Soybean Cyst Nematode Life Cycle (IMAGE)

University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences

Soybean Cyst Nematode Life Cycle

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The soybean cyst nematode undergoes several stages of juvenile development, including one in which it completely loses mobility. Males regain mobility at a later stage. Research from the University of Illinois explains how it works.

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Nathan Schroeder, University of Illinois

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Credit Nathan Schroeder, University of Illinois, and the journal PLOS Pathogens.

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