Anthracnose
scouted Aug. 23, 2022
- Scientific Name
- Colletotrichum destructivum
- Background
- Soybeans in Pamlico county were scouted and observed with 10% of the field affected by blackening and leaf spot in patches. The site was in a dry, high area that was sunny.
- 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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