Cercospora leaf spot is a contagious disease. It is a major disease of crops like chilli, brinjal, okra, papaya, pomegranate, groundnut, sweet potato etc.

Symptoms 

• This disease is caused by a fungus called Cercospora malayensis.

• In this disease, angular to irregular chlorotic spots are formed on the leaves, 

• which later become brown or grayish brown, in case of severe infection, these spots spread to the entire leaf due to which the affected leaves fall soon.

control –

• Jatayu (Chlorothalonil 75% WP) @ 400 gm or Novacone (Hexaconazole 5% SC) @ 400 ml + silico max @ 50 ml + Novamaxx (Gibberellic acid 0.001%) @ 300 ml per acre, as soon as symptoms are observed. Spray with 150-200 liters of water.

For biological control, spray Monas Curb (Pseudomonas florence) @ 250-500 gm/acre.

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