Cercospora leaf blight
scouted Sept. 8, 2022
- Scientific Name
- Cercospora kikuchii
- Background
- Soybeans in Pitt county, variety AG52XF0, were scouted and observed 20% of field was affected by dieback, browning and yellowing in random areas of the field.
- 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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