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Cercospora Leaf Blight - Risk Assessment
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| Soybean varieties differ in their susceptibility to Cercospora. Check with your seed supplier. Photo credit: S.S. Navi, Iowa State University |
Conditions that favor development of Cercospora are:
- Warm temperature, frequent rain, and high humidity
- Planting infected seeds
- Planting a susceptible soybean variety
- Field history of Cercospora
- High plant density
- Poor air circulation
- Poor soil drainage