Bacterial leaf spot (Xanthomonas campestris pv. mori)
Period of occurrence:
The disease occur during rainy (June- November) with high severity during July-August
Identification of the disease:
- Presence of numerous water soaked spots which initially appear on the lower surface of the leaves.
- The tiny black spots appear on the upper surface of the leaves also.
- The leaves gradually turn brownish, and in the late stage the spots become brownish black surrounded by yellow halo around the spot.
- The necrotic tissues within the spot fall off forming minute holes.
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Yellowing and premature leaf fall.
Bacterial leaf spot infected leaves