Cercospora stem blight
scouted Aug. 26, 2024
- Scientific Name
- Cercospora kikuchii
- Background
- Soybeans in Jones County were scouted, and it was observed that 30% of the field was affected by leaf spots, root rot, and wilting in patches. The site is high and sunny.A sample was submitted for diagnosis to the PDIC
- 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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