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Phyllosticta citricarpa is a plant pathogen, some strains of which cause a leaf condition called black spot on citrus plants. [2] As a result, such strains are subject to phytosanitary legislation in the European Union and the United States.
The black spots are circular with a perforated edge, and reach a diameter of 14 mm (1 ⁄ 2 inch). Badly affected plants, however, will not show the circular patterning, as they combine to cause a large, black mass. The common treatment of the disease is to remove the affected leaves and spray with antifungal solutions.
Algal leaf spot = red rust Cephaleuros virescens Kunze Black tip Post-harvest disorder of unknown cause Brushing damage Excessive post-harvest brush polishing of fruit Bunchy top Unknown cause Chilling injury Temperatures from 7-13 °C; cultivar dependent. Copper deficiency Unavailable copper Decline Unknown etiology Edema
Once on the leaves, the spores germinate and penetrate through the stoma. [2] The subsequent infection causes chlorosis of the leaves in localized yellow spots. As the season continues into summer, apothecia begin to form, giving rise to brown-black leaf lesions that resemble spots of tar. [2] Leaves retain their yellow border from the initial ...
Alternaria alternata is a fungus causing leaf spots, rots, and blights on many plant parts, and other diseases. It is an opportunistic [ citation needed ] pathogen on over 380 host species of plant. It can also cause upper respiratory tract infections [ 1 ] and asthma in humans with compromised immunity.
5. Low Humidity. Light brown spots scattered across fiddle leaf fig leaves can be caused by dry air. If the brown spots in question have a pox-like look instead of being in a single area of the ...
Peach tree leaves displaying various stages of the shot hole disease: brown spots on the leaf with conidium holders in the middle (center) that eventually fall off, leaving BB-sized holes behind (left) Shot hole disease of apricot leaves. The fungal pathogen Wilsonomyces carpophilus affects members of the Prunus genera. Almond, apricot ...
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