| Cercospora | |
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| White leaf spot (Brassica) | |
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| A turnip leaf showing signs of white leaf spot (Cercospora brassicicola) | |
| Scientific Classification | |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Ascomycota |
| Family: | Mycosphaerellaceae |
| Genus: | Cercospora |
| Species: | Cercospora brassicicola |
| Synonyms | |
| Cercospora leaf spot Leaf spot |
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White leaf spot is a disease caused by the fungal pathogen Cercospora brassicicola. The fungus thrives in warm, humid conditions. It is often caused by diseased seeds or planting materials and promoted by poor air flow, low sunlight, overcrowding, improper soil nutrient and irrigation management and poor soil drainage.[1]
Symptoms[]
Initial infection appears as tan or light brown spots. Spots soon coalesce and may drop out. Could be confused with spray burn.[2]
Treatment[]
Remove and destroy infected plants.
Prevention[]
Practice crop rotation. Use diseased-free seeds or use resistant cultivars. Observe proper planting distances and maintain sanitation by removing a disposing of infected plant materials. Avoid working when plants are wet.[1]
Examples[]
References[]
- ↑ a b Cercospora leaf spot. Online Information Service for Non-Chemical Pest Management in the Tropics. Retrieved: 2010-08-24.
- ↑ White leaf spot. Forestry Images. Retrieved: 2010-08-24.
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