Cercospora leaf blight
scouted Sept. 8, 2023
- Scientific Name
- Cercospora kikuchii
- Background
- Soybeans in Lenoir County were scouted, and 25% of the field was affected by yellowing in random patches.
- 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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