Cercospora leaf spot
scouted Aug. 21, 2023
- Scientific Name
- Cercospora kikuchii
- Background
- Soybeans in Tyrrell county were scouted and it was observed that 15% of field was affected by browning, soybean pods stunted in growth, and turned brown. Green pods, stayed green and beans started rotting inside. The site has sandy soil with lots of ram but the soil remained dry.
- 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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