Cercospora leaf spot disease of sugar beet

Leaf spot disease caused by Cercospora beticola Sacc. is the most damaging foliar disease threatening sugar beet production worldwide. The wide spread of disease incurs a reduction of yield and economic losses. The in-depth knowledge of disease epidemiology and virulence factor of pathogen is crucial and basic for preventing fungal disease. The integrated control strategies are needed for an efficient and sustainable disease management. The rotation of fungicides and crop could reduce the initial inoculum and delay the emergence of resistant pathogens. Spraying fungicides under the guide of forecasting models and molecular detecting techniques may hinder the onset of disease prevalence. The resistant varieties of sugar beet to cercospora leaf spot could be obtained by combining classical and molecular breeding methods. More effective approaches are supposed to develop for prevention and control for fungal disease of sugar beet.

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Leaf spot disease caused by Cercospora beticola Sacc. is a serious threat to sugar beet production worldwide, leading to reduced yield and economic losses. Understanding disease epidemiology and pathogen virulence factors is crucial for prevention. Integrated control strategies, including rotation of fungicides and crops, spraying fungicides guided by forecasting models, and developing resistant varieties through classical and molecular breeding methods, are needed for effective disease management.