• Above ground symptoms on host plants include dwarfing, shedding of leaves, formation of malformed fruit and seeds, and general symptoms of an impaired root system.
• Below ground, roots are discolored and necrotic (dead) with areas of decay. Plant mortality is possible in heavy infestations.

Management

• Application of carbofuran 3G @ 1.0kg a.i/ha (33 kg/ha)
• Rotation of soybeans with corn, sorghum, and wheat reduced populations of reniform nematode.
• Application of FYM @ 12.5 t/ha or neemcake @ 500 kg/ha