Soybean Green Stem
scouted Sept. 15, 2023
- Background
- Soybeans were scouted at the R8 growth stage and bright green stems were observed with mature pods. These were MG4 soybeans in research plots planted in mid-April.
- Conclusion
- This issue was confirmed by an NC State Extension Specialist as Soybean Green Stem. Green stem is a term for a soybean plant with non-normal senescence resulting in the stem remaining green when generally other parts of the plant have senesced (deteriorated with age). Soybean green stem can vary from year-to-year and variety-to-variety. Interestingly at this site, the same variety planted in late March matured normally. It is also worth noted that these soybeans were dessicated between R6.5-7.
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