​​Soybean Vein Necrosis Virus

August 2015 | 21 min., 51 sec.
by Damon Smith
University of Wisconsin-Madison

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Summary

Soybean vein necrosis disease (SVND) is caused by Soybean vein necrosis virus (SVNV). Insects called thrips transmit SVNV. Since 2008 the incidence of SVND has increased throughout much of the soybean growing region of the U.S. Extension soybean pathologists around the country have been conducting research to understand the impact of SVND on soybean and to begin to develop management strategies for the disease. This presentation will highlight recent research conducted in multiple states to understand what impact SVND has on soybean yield and seed quality. Also, information on the biology of soybean thrips in the North Central region will be presented. This research is partially funded by the soybean check off through the North Central Soybean Research Program and several state soybean associations including the Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board.​

About the Presenter

Damon SmithDamon Smith is an Assistant Professor and Extension Plant Pathologist at UW-Madison. Damon’s responsibilities include research efforts that focus on improving our understanding of the epidemiology of plant pathogens in order to develop better management recommendations for the sustainable management of field and forage crop diseases. Damon earned his BS in Biological Sciences at the State University of New York, College at Geneseo, and his MS and PhD degrees from North Carolina State University. Prior to Damon’s appointment at the University of Wisconsin-Madison he was an assistant professor at Oklahoma State University.

Contact Information:
Email: damon.smith@wisc.edu

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