Rhizoctonia root rot
scouted July 26, 2022
- Scientific Name
- Rhizoctonia sp.
- Background
- Soybeans in Perquimans county were scouted and observed 60% of the field was affected.
- Conclusion
- The issue was identified as Rhizoctonia root rot. This disease is caused by Rhizoctonia sp. Rhizoctonia root 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.
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