Phyllosticta Leaf Spot of Ginger
Phyllosticta zingiberi
Gingerfungal
A fungal leaf spot producing tan-centered spots with dark margins.
Symptoms
Small water-soaked spots that enlarge into lesions with tan centers and dark margins.
Favorable conditions
- •Warm, humid weather
- •Dense plantings limiting airflow
Management
- 1Apply fungicide sprays
- 2Remove infected leaf debris
- 3Rotate crops
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