Aerial blight
scouted Aug. 22, 2025
- Scientific Name
- Rhizoctonia solani
- Background
- Soybeans in Pasquotank County, planted on May 1st, were being scouted, and it was observed that 60% of the field had leaves with mottled yellowing in a widespread pattern across the field.
- Conclusion
- Aerial web blight, or aerial blight, was identified as part of the issues affecting the plants in this field. It's caused by Rhizoctonia solani, and while it's not a common disease for soybeans in the state, it may cause local losses where conditions are conducive for development. Leaves, stems, and pods may all be impacted. Some varieties are less susceptible, but there is no host resistance. Rhizoctonia has a wide variety of hosts, but corn and sorghum are poor host,s and rotating with those crops for two years may reduce incidence in future stands.
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