IARN – When discussing the tools available to combat Soybean Cyst Nematodes (SCN), we often talk about two modes of action. PI88788 & PEKING. These two weapons have been the two most effective tools we have. However, there are drawbacks when we look at their effectiveness in the war against SCN. Now, before you go into a panic, this is not a doomsday prophecy here, but it is meant to be a wake-up call when it comes to how we protect our crops against SCN and is a good lesson in the fight against any grain threat.
Let’s start with PI88788. It’s been a dependable tool for decades. That statement right there should give you a little pause. Decades. This means that no matter how effective it is, SCN has evolved to adapt to it and is showing signs of overcoming it.
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