Beet — Blight

While Curly Top is the historical "blight," modern growers may use the term for other destructive conditions: Southern Blight ( Sclerotium rolfsii )

Rapid rot of the beet root, often characterized by small, round, tan-to-brown structures called sclerotia. Bacterial Blight ( Pseudomonas syringae ) beet blight

A white, fan-like fungal growth (mycelium) often appears at the base of the plant near the soil line. While Curly Top is the historical "blight," modern

Circular to irregular spots on leaves that may look water-soaked before turning brown or black. 🛡️ Management & Control often characterized by small

Because many "blight" symptoms are irreversible once they appear, management focuses on :