Leaf blight

Leaf blight
    Causal organism: Phyllosticta spp.
    SYMPTOMS
    • Oval shaped water soaked spots appear on lower surface of the leaf that moves to upper surface.
    • Spot size increases and its centre portion turns whitish grey in color.
    • Spots coalesce and blightning takes place.

    Management

    • Avoid dense plants growth.
    • Proper nutrient management of the soil.
    • Bordeaux mixture (0.1%) or captafol (0.2%) spray on the plants.

Last modified: Tuesday, 21 February 2012, 6:17 AM