Saving Soybeans with Friendly Fungus

Soybean cyst nematodes are invasive parasites that cause over $1 billion in damage each year in the U.S. The nematodes chew on soybean roots, passing along pathogens that infect the plant, causing it to wither and die. For soybean farmers, losses have been immense, and they need a practical solution.

ARS scientists are pioneering a method to deal with these nematodes without the use of pesticides. To learn more, check out the article, “Using Fungi to Control Soybean Cyst Nematode”