Anthracnose
scouted July 26, 2024
- Scientific Name
- Colletotrichum destructivum
- Background
- Soybeans in Hyde County variety: Becks 4337XF were scouted and observed to be affected by damping off in random parts of the field, with 10% of the field being affected. The field has been very wet due to rain.
- Conclusion
- The cause of disease was identified as Anthracnose, caused by Colletotrichum. While usually a disease that shows in the stems and the petioles, it can also cause leaf curling and reddening of the veins. Warm, wet weather favors infection and disease development. Crop rotation and tillage can reduce inoculum, while foliar fungicides will reduce disease, but it's usually not profitable.
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