Soybeans, are the second largest cash crop in US Agriculture, but the soybean yield (Glycine max) is compromised by infections from Heterodera glycines, Soybean Cyst Nematodes (SCN). SCN are the most devastating pathogen or plant disease soybean farmers confront. This obligate pathogen requires nutrients from the plant to complete its life cycle. Understanding the SCN nutritional requirements and how host plants meet those requirements should lead to the control of SCN infestations. The nutritional requirements of SCN are reviewed and compared to those of other nematodes. Carbohydrates, vitamins, amino acids, lipids, and other nutritional requirements are discussed.
Revised: September 10, 2013 |
Published: February 13, 2013
Citation
Goheen S.C., J.A. Campbell, and P.A. Donald. 2013.Nutritional Requirements of Soybean Cyst Nematodes. In Soybean - Pest Resistance, edited by HA El-Shemy. 1-17. New York, New York:InTech. PNWD-SA-9902.