Light Leaf Spot of Brassicas
Cylindrosporium concentricum
Description:
Silvery spots that become pale and diffuse with time and develop concentric rings of white to pale pink dots on a darker background.
Dark brown patches often with a lighter centre occur on petioles and Cauliflower heads.
Species Affected:
Brassicas.
Cauliflowers are very susceptible.
Biology:
Favoured by cool wet conditions.
Survives on crop residues.
Spread by wind and rain splash.
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Management and Control:
Destroy crop residues.
Allow 3 years between Brassica crops.
Related and Similar Species:
References:
1206
Acknowledgments:
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