Corynespora Cassiicola

Fungal Disease

Corynespora Cassiicola

Fungal Disease

Corynespora Cassiicola

Fungal Disease

Factors that increase target spot risk include higher planting rates, excessive N rates, narrow row spacing, vigorous growth, as well as hot, humid weather.

Target spot, also known as Corynespora leaf spot, is an emerging cotton disease in the southeastern United States. It is caused by the necrotrophic fungal pathogen Corynespora cassiicola, which has a wide host range of more than 300 plant species, including cotton, soybeans, numerous vegetable and fruit crops, and ornamentals.