Cercospora leaf blight
scouted Oct. 3, 2022
- Scientific Name
- Cercospora kikuchii
- Background
- Soybeans in Wilson county, variety P54A36SX, were scouted and observed 15% of the field was affected by whole leaves browning and some leaf spots. These soybeans were planted on organic land behind wheat.
- 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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