Bean Binoculars Incident

Red Crown Rot

Issue: Pathogen

Scounted in Tippecanoe County, IN on August 8th, 2024

Red Crown Rot

Details:

Red Crown Rot was scouted in R2 (full flower) soybeans in Indiana.

Conclusion:

Improving draining in areas where pooling is problematic, avoiding excessive organic matter in soils, and managing pathogenic nematodes and root feeding insects can help reduce red crown rot issues. 

Contributor:

Darcy Telenko
Purdue University

Resources:

Red Crown Rot | CPN

Photo of a hand holding a soybean plant infected with red crown rot. Photo of a soybean plant with the roots exposed showing symptoms of red crown rot.