Cercospora leaf blight
scouted Sept. 7, 2022
- Scientific Name
- Cercospora kikuchii
- Background
- Soybeans in Rowan county, variety 59XFO, were scouted and observed 40% of the field was affected by Blight, browning, chlorosis, yellowing and leaf spots, in random areas of the field.
- 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 significant yield losses in North Carolina. Chemical management and cultural practices are both options to control Cercospora leaf blight.
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