Anthracnose

scouted Aug. 2, 2023

Scientific Name
Colletotrichum destructivum
Background
Soybeans in Bladen county were scouted and observed 50% of the field was affected by yellowing along and between the veins, and leaf spots in random areas of the field.
Conclusion
The cause of disease was identified as Anthracnose, caused by Colletotrichum. While usually a disease that shows in the stems and the petioles, it can also cause leaf curling and reddening of the veins. Warm, wet weather favors infection and disease development. Crop rotation and tillage can reduce inoculum, while foliar fungicides will reduce disease, but it's usually not profitable.
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