Efficient phytosanitary management is essential in soybeans

Efficient and well-planned phytosanitary management is essential to achieve high productivity in soybean cultivation. According to information from Mais soja, fungal diseases are among the main factors that compromise crop yield, with Asian rust (Phakopsora pachyrhizi), target spot (Corynespora cassiicola), powdery mildew (Erysiphe diffusa), white mold (Sclerotinia sclerotiorum), grain rot (Diaporthe spp. and Fusarium spp.), and late-season diseases (Cercospora spp. and Septoria glycines) being particularly significant. In extreme cases, these diseases can cause losses of up to 90%, making production unfeasible. In addition to reducing productive potential, these diseases directly affect the quality of seeds, decreasing their viability and market value. Given this scenario, it is fundamental to adopt integrated management strategies that reduce damage and ensure the economic sustainability of the activity. Although there are various practices available, chemical control with ...