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Asian Soybean Rust

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Photograph of soybean rustSoybean rust is a destructive foliar disease of soybean caused by the fungus Phakopsora pachyrhizi. Asian soybean rust is an aggressive disease that destroys photosynthetic tissue, causing premature defoliation, early maturation, and lower yields. It was first found in the continental United States in November 2004.

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