Cercospora Leaf Spot of Cucurbits
Cercospora citrullina
Cucurbitsfungal
A fungal leaf spot causing circular tan lesions and defoliation.
Symptoms
Circular tan spots with dark margins, leading to defoliation in severe cases.
Favorable conditions
- •Warm, humid weather
- •Dense canopy limiting airflow
Management
- 1Rotate fungicides
- 2Rotate crops
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