Pythium root rot
scouted July 26, 2021
- Scientific Name
- Pythium sp.
- Background
- Soybeans in Cumberland county, variety Asgrow brand, possibly 56X8, were scouted and observed 10% of the field was affected widespread by cracks, browning, gum/slime/ooze/wet wood, malformation. root rot, and stunting. This is a wet site. The previous year corn was planted, those plants also had problems.
- Conclusion
- The issue was identified as Pythium root rot. This disease is caused by Pythium sp. Pythium root rot and crown rot can result in both pre- and post-emergence damping-off, leading to delayed emergence and stunting of infected seedlings. Prevalence tends to increase in warm and moist, but not saturated soils. This pathogen is an oomycete.
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