Cercospora leaf spot
scouted Oct. 28, 2022
- Scientific Name
- Cercospora kikuchii
- Background
- Soybeans in Beaufort were scouted and observed 5% of the field was affected by the entire plant remained green well past maturity. Some pods were either empty or have seed that are reduced in size or damaged. The majority of the remaining plants in the rest of the field are unaffected.
- 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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