Leaf blight: Alternaria solani

Symptoms

• Alternaria leaf spot is characterized by small spots which are initially water-soaked. These spots turn reddish-brown, may reach 1/8 inch in diameter and are roughly circular.

Management

• Seed treatment with Pseudomonas fluorescens @ 10 g/kg of seed

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Dr. B. Meena, Assistant professor, Department of Medicinal and Aromatic plants, TNAU, Coimbatore-641003.