Cercospora leaf blight
scouted Aug. 26, 2024
- Scientific Name
- Cercospora kikuchii
- Background
- Soybeans in Onslow County were scouted and it was observed that 30% of the field was affected by speckling/stippling, spots and wilting in patches. The site is a high area, sunny and dry.
- Conclusion
- The issue was identified as Cercospora blight of soybean. This disease is caused by the pathogen Cercospora kikuchii and although it's common in soybeans it rarely causes significtant yield losses in North Carolina. Chemical management and cultural practices are both options to control Cercospora leaf blight.
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