Nathan Kleczewski, Extension Specialist – Plant Pathology; nkleczew@udel.edu We have observed stem canker at low levels in soybean fields throughout Delaware. Stem canker is caused by fungal pathogens that infect and girdle the stems, restricting water and nutrient movement throughout… Continue Reading
Nathan Kleczewski, Extension Specialist – Plant Pathology; nkleczew@udel.edu The UD Field Crop Pathology team surveyed numerous fields of full season and double cropped soybeans this week. Most full season beans were past R3 and starting the critical grain fill process.… Continue Reading
– Nathan Kleczewski, Extension Specialist – Plant Pathology; nkleczew@udel.edu Sclerotinia are fungi that cause what is commonly known as white mold in many vegetable crops as well as soybeans. The fungi produce dark, hard structures called sclerotia, which allow for… Continue Reading
Nathan Kleczewski, Extension Specialist – Plant Pathology; nkleczew@udel.edu Three fungicide efficacy tables developed by groups of plant pathologist from across the US are included at the back of this issue of WCU: Fungicide Efficacy for Control of Soybean Seedling Diseases… Continue Reading
Nathan Kleczewski, Extension Specialist – Plant Pathology; nkleczew@udel.edu Over the last two weeks I have been hearing more reports of charcoal rot showing up in soybean fields in Delaware and Maryland and Nancy Gregory at the UD Diagnostic Clinic confirmed… Continue Reading
