Aphid attacks weaken genetic defenses in soybeans, may open door for other pests
Tuesday, October 16, 2012 - 06:31
in Mathematics & Economics
(Phys.org)—Aphids, the tiny insects that have become a primary threat to Iowa soybeans in recent years, possess a unique ability to block the genetic defense response of soybeans and may open the door for other pests to do even more damage to crops, according to a recent study by researchers at Iowa State University.