Cercospora Leaf Spot of Chili
Cercospora capsici
mediumChilifungal
A fungal leaf spot causing a distinctive "frogeye" pattern and defoliation.
Symptoms
Circular "frogeye" spots with gray centers and dark margins, leading to defoliation in severe cases.
Favorable conditions
- •Warm, humid weather
- •Dense canopy limiting airflow
Management
- 1Rotate fungicides
- 2Rotate crops
- 3Remove infected debris after harvest
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