Diamond spot

Diamond spot

    Causal organism: Cercospora hayi and Fusarium spp.
    Raised, yellow spots of 3-5 mm on the peel is the first symptoms. The infected cells are unable to expand as the fruit develops and as a result, a longitudinal crack develops, surrounded by a yellow halo. These spots then show characteristic diamond necrotic spots. Pulp may be exposed in some cases.

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