Brinjal Diseases
Cercospora Leaf Spot
Symptoms
- The leaf spots are characterized by chlorotic lesions, angular to irregular in shape, later turn grayish-brown with profuse sporulation at the centre of the spot.
- Severely infected leaves drop off prematurely, resulting in reduced fruit yield.
Management
- Pant Samrat variety is resistant to both the leaf spots.
- Diseases can be managed by growing resistant varieties.
- Spraying 1 per cent Bordeaux mixture or 2 g Copper oxychloride or 2.5 g Zineb per litre of water effectively controls leaf spots.
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Insecticide  |
Dosage |
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2g/lit |
