Canker of Guava
Pestalotiopsis psidii
Guavafungal
A fungal disease producing dark, sunken cankers on fruit and stems.
Symptoms
Dark, sunken cankers developing on fruit and stems.
Favorable conditions
- •Warm, humid weather
- •Wounds providing entry points
Management
- 1Prune out infected wood
- 2Apply fungicide sprays
- 3Improve canopy airflow
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