Cercospora leaf blight and purple seed stain are caused by the fungus Cercospora kikuchii. This is a widespread disease, but yield loss is rarely observed. Presence of Cercospora leaf blight, does not ...

"Cercospora leaf spot infects the leaf and causes defoliation, and therefore, because table beets are harvested with what's called top-pulling machinery—machines that grab the roots and pull the ...