Cercospora leaf blight
scouted Aug. 13, 2024
- Scientific Name
- Cercospora kikuchii
- Background
- Soybeans in Johnston County variety: Stine 5.5 were scouted and observed to be affected by disease.
- 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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