Cercospora leaf blight
scouted Sept. 29, 2022
- Scientific Name
- Cercospora kikuchii
- Background
- Soybeans in Randolph county, variety AG52XF0, were scouted and it was observed that 10% of the field was affected by different diseases.
- 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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