Symptoms, treatments and recommendations for treating leaf spot
Leaf Spot
Pseudocercospora Cannabina
Pathogen:
Type:
Fungus
Risk:
INTERMEDIATE
Cannabis
Micosis/Hongos
WHO CAUSES IT?
Pseudocercospora is a genus of fungi that includes several phytopathogenic species known to cause diseases in a wide variety of plants, including cannabis. These fungi are responsible for the disease known as pseudocercospora leaf spot in cannabis.
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SYMPTOMS
They are fungi that mainly infect the leaves of the plant, causing circular or irregular necrotic Taches on the leaves, which can vary in color from light brown to black. As the disease progresses, the Taches may merge and cover large areas of the leaves, leading to a decrease in photosynthetic capacity and, in severe cases, premature defoliation of the plant.
TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY
20°C - 28°C
60% - 80%
TRANSMISSION ROUTES
Wind-borne spores, contaminated irrigation water, infected plant material.
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TREATMENTS
Chemical treatments
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Authorized treatments in organic farming
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Biological control
• BACILLUS SUBTILIS (STRAIN QST 713) 1.34% [SC] P/V
Recommendations
To prevent and control pseudocercospora leaf spot in cannabis crops, it is important to implement integrated pest and disease management measures. This includes selecting resistant varieties where possible, removing infected plant debris to reduce the source of inoculum, rotating crops, maintaining good ventilation and drainage in the growing area, and applying specific fungicides. when necessary.
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TREATMENTS
Homemade remedies
There are no home treatments
Natural allies
Chemical treatments
There are no treatments for this disease. Treatments are directed at the insect vectors that transmit it. See insect treatments.
RECOMMENDATIONS
REPELLENT PLANTS
EFFECTIVE PRODUCTS TO ELIMINATE THIS DISEASE
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