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Evaluation of Aphid-Resistant Soybean

Authors: Jessica Hohenstein (Iowa State University) , Matthew E. O'Neal (Iowa State University) , Brian Diers (Iowa State University)

  • Evaluation of Aphid-Resistant Soybean

    Northwest and Allee Research and Demonstration Farms

    Evaluation of Aphid-Resistant Soybean

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Abstract

The soybean aphid (Aphis glycines Hemiptera: Aphididae) is the most economically important insect pest of soybean in the north central region of the United States. Using varieties with native aphid resistance genes (Rag) can effectively suppress aphid populations and can replace insecticides. Furthermore, a pyramid of two or more Rag genes within the same variety offers better yield protection than a single Rag gene. Although this tool is highly effective, Rag varieties are not widely used by soybean producers, partly because of their limited availability. Soybeans with and without aphid resistance as a means to combat soybean aphid outbreaks were evaluated.

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Hohenstein, J., O'Neal, M. E. & Diers, B., (2020) “Evaluation of Aphid-Resistant Soybean”, Iowa State University Research and Demonstration Farms Progress Reports 2019(1).

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2020-04-01

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