A natural variant of an MYC2 gene in soybean contributes to resistance against the common cutworm

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 122, Issue 52, December 2025. <br/>SignificancePlants are constantly threatened by herbivores during their life cycle. In soybean, the common cutworm (CCW) is a major pest responsible for significant yield losses in many regions. For example, in Asia, its occurrence frequently reduces …