Cercospora leaf spot
scouted Aug. 29, 2023
- Scientific Name
- Cercospora kikuchii
- Background
- Soybeans in Edgecombe county, variety GH4663XFS, were scouted and 80% of the field was observed to be affected by browning and yellowing, and 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 significant yield losses in North Carolina. Chemical management and cultural practices are both options to control Cercospora leaf blight.
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