Genetic library for soybean cyst nematode could renew resistance, profitability for soybean growers
Phys.org
March 3, 2026
Few pests eat away at farm profitability as much as soybean cyst nematode (SCN). Causing at least $1.5 billion in yield losses annually, it's soybean's single biggest threat. Unfortunately, soybean's most effective tool, genetic resistance, is starting to fail. That's why a multi-institution research team led by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has developed the first pangenome for SCN.
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Originally published on Phys.org on 3/3/2026