Anthracnose
scouted Oct. 10, 2023
- Scientific Name
- Colletotrichum destructivum
- Background
- Soybeans in Currituck County were scouted, and 100% of the field was observed to be affected by browning and loss of leaves.
- Conclusion
- The cause of disease was identified as Anthracnose, caused by Colletotrichum. While usually a disease that shows in the stems and the petioles, it can also cause leaf curling and reddening of the veins. Warm, wet weather favors infection and disease development. Crop rotation and tillage can reduce inoculum, while foliar fungicides will reduce disease, but it's usually not profitable.
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