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 Soybean Vein Necrosis Virus

October 2024 | Written by: Madeline Henrickson and Dr. Alyssa Koehler

Pest Background

  • Soybean Vein Necrosis Virus is an Orthotospovirus.
  • This virus can be seed borne or vectored by multiple thrips species.
  • Increased damage is observed in late planted soybeans.

 

Identification

  • As the name implies, symptoms will follow leaf veins starting as yellowing (chlorosis) (Fig 1).
  • Yellowing will develop into red-brown lesions (Fig 2).
  • On the underside of the leaf, browning of the veins may be observed (Fig 3).
Yellow tissue at leaf vein caused by SVNV
Fig 1: Yellow tissue at leaf vein caused by SVNV
Soybean vein necrosis virus lesions on a soybean leaf
Fig 2: Soybean vein necrosis virus lesions on a soybean leaf
Underside of soybean leaf with necrosis from SVNV
Fig 3: Underside of soybean leaf with necrosis from SVNV

Management

  • Insecticide applications to control vectors are not successful since complete insect removal is not possible.
  • Use certified, disease-free seed to limit chance of seed transmission.
  • SVNB is not thought to impact yield but may reduce oil concentration and lower seed quality.

References

     Crop Protection Network (2022, Jan 25). Soybean Vein Necrosis of Soybean. Retrieved from:     https://cropprotectionnetwork.org/encyclopedia/soybean-vein-necrosis-of-soybean

 

Authors: Madeline Henrickson and Dr. Alyssa Koehler


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