Cercospora leaf blight
scouted Oct. 1, 2024
- Scientific Name
- Cercospora kikuchii
- Background
- Soybeans in Cumberland county were being scouted and it was observed that 30% of the field is affected by yellowing and reddening between the veins and had leaf spots.
- 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 significtant yield losses in North Carolina. Chemical management and cultural practices are both options to control Cercospora leaf blight.
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