Description:

• Warm, humid conditions are favourable for the occurrence of bacterial leaf spot disease.
• The disease affects the plant at all stages, causing up to 30% yield loss.

Damage Symptoms:

• Small, dark, water-soaked lesions appear on leaves. They gradually enlarge and turn into brownish spots with a yellow halo around them.
• Later, defoliation occurs.
• Spots also develop on stems and fruits.
• Small, raised, rough lesions form on fruit skin, making them unsuitable for market sale.

Preventive Measures:

• Avoid overhead irrigation.
• Remove and destroy infected plant parts.

Control Measures:

• Apply copper hydroxide or copper oxychloride.