Cercospora Leaf Spot

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This is caused by fungi Cercospora sawadae Yamamoto

 

 

 

 

 

 

Symptoms:

The disease appears as water soaked, brown irregular patches on the lower surface and yellowish colour on the upper surface of the leaf. Older leaves are mostly affected and the severely affected leaves curl and subsequently drop off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Management:

  • Spray mancozeb or Dithane-M-45 (0.2%) at monthly interval.

  • Remove all infected leaves during pruning and dispose them away from orchard.