Pythium root rot
scouted Aug. 5, 2021
- Scientific Name
- Pythium sp.
- Background
- Soybeans in Johnston county were scouted and observed 10% of the field was affected by damping off in random parts of the field. The roots and stems are rotted. Seeds did not have a fungicide seed treatment.
- Conclusion
- The issue was identified as Pythium root 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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