Mtama

Millet Cercospora Leaf Spot

Cercospora penniseti

Kuvu

Ponya zao lako

Piga picha

Angalia uchunguzi

Pata dawa

Pata programu ya Plantix

Kwa Ufupi

  • Small, dark and oval lesions on leaves and stems.
  • Black and raised dots develop on these lesions.

Inaweza pia kupatikana kwenye

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Mtama

Mtama

Dalili

Small, oval lesions with grey centers and dark margins appear on leaves and stem. On these lesions black and raised dots develop.

Mapendekezo

Udhibiti wa Kiasili

There is no alternative treatment for this disease. Implement preventive measures to reduce the risk of infection in subsequent growing seasons.

Udhibiti wa Kemikali

No chemical treatment is needed for this disease. Implement preventive measures to reduce the risk of infection in subsequent growing seasons.

Ni nini kilisababisha?

High temperatures and high humidity favor the disease. The fungus is spread by wind and rain. It survives in crop residues and on alternative hosts like weeds. Yield losses are mostly small.

Hatua za Kuzuia

  • Plant more resilient varieties.
  • Control weeds.
  • Implement crop rotation.
  • Maintain good field hygiene - remove or burn any plant residues.

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