Bean Binoculars Incident

Rhizoctonia

Issue: Pathogen

Scouted in Cass County, ND on June 27th, 2024

Rhizoctonia

Details:

Reddish brown lesions were observed on the hypocotyls along the soil line of V3 (third trifoliate) soybeans near Fargo, ND. 

Conclusion:

The issue was identified to be an early Rhizoctonia infection. You can learn more in this resource from the Crop Protection Network. 

Resources:

Rhizoctonia | CPN

Photo of 6 soybean seedlings that have been pulled from the ground on a black background. Roots are small or damaged and brown lesions are found along the hypocotyls. Photo of a hand holding a clump of soil with a single soybean seedling in it. Red/brown lesions can be seen along the soil line on the seedling.