Description:

• Leaf wetness and high relative humidity are favorable conditions for the occurrence of this disease.

Damage Symptoms:

• Large, irregular or circular brown spots with a grey center appear on leaves.
• Premature defoliation of infected leaves.
• Spots are also seen on fruits.
• Weakening of plants and reduction in yield.

Preventive Measures:

• Remove and destroy affected leaves.

Control Measures:

• Spray mancozeb or difolatan at 0.2%.