Cercospora Leaf Spot Treatment
The causative agent of leaf Cercosporosa leaf spot is the fungus Cercospora zeae-maydis. It is widely considered the most destructive fungal disease of table beet worldwide. The disease can survive on plant residues in the soil for a long period. Rain and wind carry spores to the lower leaves in the spring, and depending on the variety of the plant, the symptoms may differ slightly, but the vast majority of them will be listed below. Usually, the first symptoms appear before flowering. Leaves wither, significantly weakening the plant and may soften the stems, leading to lodging.
