Pythium root rot
scouted Aug. 9, 2021
- Scientific Name
- Pythium sp.
- Background
- Soybeans in Moore county, variety AG59X9, were scouted and observed were scouted and observed defoliation, dieback, browning, and yellowing between the veins. The site is marginal and sunny. The leaves on the bottom half of the soybean plants are starting to yellow. The margins of the leaves are turning brown.
- Conclusion
- The issue was identified as Pythium root rot. This disease is caused by Pythium sp. Pythium root rot and crown rot can result in both pre- and post-emergence damping-off, leading to delayed emergence and stunting of infected seedlings. Prevalence tends to increase in warm and moist, but not saturated soils. This pathogen is an oomycete.
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