Scab of mango

Scab of mango

    Elsinoe mangiferae and Sphaceloma mangiferae (Patel et al.) Dye. Round or irregular pale brown to grey lesions are formed on leaves with intensification of infection. The leaves become crinkled, deformed and defoliation occurs. Grey or brownish spots develop on young fruits. They enlarge; become corky leading to spoilage of fruits and reduction of the market value. Repeated spraying with Bordeaux mixture 1% controls the disease.

    Scab

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