Cercospora leaf blight
scouted Sept. 15, 2022
- Scientific Name
- Cercospora kikuchii
- Background
- Soybeans in Robeson county, variety AG52X9, were scouted and observed 5% of the field was affected by widespread leaf spots. The site is high area, dry, and sunny.
- 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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