Northwest and Allee Research and Demonstration Farms

Management of Bean Pod Mottle Virus Through Reduction of Bean Leaf Beetles

Authors: Rayda K. Krell (Iowa State University) , Larry P. Pedigo (Iowa State University) , John H. Hill (Iowa State University) , Marlin E. Rice (Iowa State University)

  • Management of Bean Pod Mottle Virus Through Reduction of Bean Leaf Beetles

    Northwest and Allee Research and Demonstration Farms

    Management of Bean Pod Mottle Virus Through Reduction of Bean Leaf Beetles

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Abstract

Since the late 1990s there have been increased reports of bean pod mottle virus (BPMV) in Iowa soybeans. Before that time, BPMV was thought to be a problem only in southern soybean growing regions. The increase in the virus is thought to be related to large increases in populations of the vector, the bean leaf beetle. The bean leaf beetle is a common soybean-feeding insect in Iowa. Growers are concerned about BPMV because it can cause reductions in yield and seed quality as well as brown-to-black mottling on the seed coat. The objective of this study was to determine whether the virus could be managed through reducing populations of the insect vector with insecticides.

Keywords: Entomology, Plant Pathology

How to Cite:

Krell, R. K., Pedigo, L. P., Hill, J. H. & Rice, M. E., (2002) “Management of Bean Pod Mottle Virus Through Reduction of Bean Leaf Beetles”, Iowa State University Research and Demonstration Farms Progress Reports 2001(1).

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Published on
01 Jan 2002
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