Ecological Characteristics and Causes of the Occurrence of the Soybean Aphid, Aphis glycines - Hirano, Kohji (My University, 2017)
The soybean aphid, Aphis glycines Matsumura, is distributed in tropical and subtropical regions such as Southeast Asia and parts of Africa as well as temperate zones such as northern China and Japan. The soybean aphid is an important pest of the soybean plant, causing not only direct damage by feeding but also indirect damage from its heavy secretion of honeydew on the plants, which serves as a growing medium for sooty mold fungus. The soybean aphid is also an important vector of viral diseases. Although the soybean aphid has long been known as a soybean pest, few studies have been carried out on the mechanism involved in its population fluctuations. This review describes host plants, transmitted viruses, natural enemies, ecological properties, and seasonal abundance. We also describe the dynamics for high-density occurrence of the species in relation to crop production.
Originating text in Japanese.
Citation: Hirano, Kohji. (1996). Ecological Characteristics and Causes of the Occurrence of the Soybean Aphid, Aphis glycines. Shokubutsu Boeki - Plant Protection (Japan Plant Protection Association), 50(3), 17-21.