Pythium root and or crown rot
scouted Aug. 29, 2022
- Scientific Name
- Pythium sp.
- Background
- Soybeans in Person county, variety P59A1, were scouted and it was observed that 80% of the field was affected by cracks, browning and stunting. Substantial deer damage on the plants and a slow growth rate has been observed.
- Conclusion
- The issue was identified as Pythium root rot and/or Pythium crown rot. This disease is caused by Pythium sp. Pythium root rot and crown 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. This pathogen is an oomycete.
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