Cercospora leaf blight
scouted Oct. 3, 2024
- Scientific Name
- Cercospora kikuchii
- Background
- Soybeans in Edgecombe county were being scouted and 10% of the field was observed to be affected by disease in a random pattern, possibly by a green stem issue.
- 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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