Without proper management there can be various consequences of this disease. Yield loss is a huge impact of this pathogen. If a large amount of lesions are present on the leaves of a soybean there is a loss of leaf area index which in turn results in less photosynthesis. With less photosynthesis, less carbohydrate will be made and the plant will produce less seed. There is also ethylene produced within the leaf spots that stimulates defoliation in the leaves. This will further reduce productivity of the plant.