The soybean growth cycle: Important risks and management strategies

Abstract Optimal soybean [ Glycine max (L.) Merr.] production requires accurate, stage‐specific management practices to mitigate abiotic and biotic stressors. From emergence to full maturity, a soybean plant's physiological needs and vulnerabilities change as it transitions through its vegetative and reproductive cycles. This management guide details each growth stage, provides clear descriptions, and identifies the common risks encountered. For different growth stages, strategic management recommendations are presented, emphasizing proactive approaches to mitigate potential yield limitations. The objectives of this management guide are (a) to clearly define the distinct growth stages of the soybean plant and (b) to discuss common risks and provide research‐based management recommendations applicable at each stage.

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Crop Forage & Turfgrass Management
Published
2025-11-22
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1002/cft2.70086
Primary Topic
Soybean genetics and cultivation
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The soybean growth cycle: Important risks and management strategies

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The soybean growth cycle: Important risks and management strategies

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Abstract

Abstract Optimal soybean [ Glycine max (L.) Merr.] production requires accurate, stage‐specific management practices to mitigate abiotic and biotic stressors. From emergence to full maturity, a soybean plant's physiological needs and vulnerabilities change as it transitions through its vegetative and reproductive cycles. This management guide details each growth stage, provides clear descriptions, and identifies the common risks encountered. For different growth stages, strategic management recommendations are presented, emphasizing proactive approaches to mitigate potential yield limitations. The objectives of this management guide are (a) to clearly define the distinct growth stages of the soybean plant and (b) to discuss common risks and provide research‐based management recommendations applicable at each stage.

Crop Forage & Turfgrass ManagementVol. 11(2)
University of Arkansas at Little Rock (US), University of Minnesota (US), Louisiana State University of Alexandria (US), Kentucky Department of Education (US), Louisiana State University Agricultural Center (US), University of Wisconsin–Madison (US), North Carolina State University (US), University of Kentucky (US), University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (US), Iowa State University (US), South Dakota State University (US), Purdue University West Lafayette (US), University of Arkansas System (US), Tidewater Community College (US), Virginia Gastroenterology Institute (US), Arkansas Department of Agriculture (US), The Ohio State University (US), North Dakota State University (US), Clemson University (US), Michigan State University (US)
United Soybean Board
Zero hunger
Openalex Percentile: Top 29%
Soybean genetics and cultivation
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