Cercospora Leaf Spot

Fenugreek

Name: Cercospora Leaf Spot

Scientific Name: Cercospora traversiana

Crop: Fenugreek

Description:

  • Warm and humid conditions are favourable for the occurrence of this disease.

Damage Symptoms:

  • Small, brown spots with a yellow halo appear on the leaf.
  • As the disease progresses, spots coalesce, and the leaves fall off.
  • In case of severe infection, the plant's photosynthetic area is reduced.

Preventive Measures:

  • Practice crop rotation.
  • Maintain proper spacing between plants.

Control Measures:

  • Spray Mancozeb at 2 g/l.