Causal organism – Alternaria alternata (Fr.) Keissler
Ref. – Abhishek Singh et.al, Biological Forum – An International Journal 15(9): 80-85(2023)
Symptoms
- Initial symptoms appear as concentric rings of varying sizes, light to dark brown in colour, on the leaves.
- Infected leaves become decayed, dry, and eventually fall.
- In severe cases, the entire plant may die.
Management
| Cultural Method | Chemical Control |
| Proper sanitation should be maintained in the orchard.Pruning of infected plant parts and pruned parts should be destroyed. | Foliar application of Chlorothalonil 75 WP @ 2g/L Spray Carbendazim 50% WP @ 2g/L.Spray Tebuconazole 50%+ Trifloxystrobin 25% w/w WG (75 WG) @ 0.3 g/L |
