Banana Freckle
WHAT IT IS AND HOW TO ELIMINATE
Platanera
Banana Freckle
Phyllosticta Cavendishii
Pathogen:
Fungus
Type:
Risk to the plant:
MILD
Micosis/Hongos
WHO CAUSES IT?
Phyllosticta cavendishii is a pathogenic fungus that affects banana plants, especially the Cavendish variety, one of the most common in the banana industry. This fungus causes a disease known as banana leaf spot or banana freckles.
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SYMPTOMS
The disease that occurs in the banana tree manifests itself mainly through symptoms on the leaves. These symptoms include the appearance of dark brown to black Taches on the leaves, which may be small at first but tend to expand over time. Additionally, the lesions may be surrounded by a yellowish halo, and in conditions of high humidity, a growth of black mycelium may be observed in the center of the Taches.
DEVELOPMENT CONDITIONS
Temperature:
25ºC - 30°C
Humidity:
80% - 90%
HOW IS IT SPREAD?
Direct contact with infected plants, dispersal of spores by wind, and spread through contaminated growing tools.
HOW TO ELIMINATE IT?
Home treatments
There are no home treatments
Natural allies
Chemical treatments
RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS TO ELIMINATE THE PEST
REPELLENT PLANTS
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RECOMMENDATIONS
- Avoid wetting the leaves when watering, do it directly to the ground.
- Don't put the plants too close together, leave room for air to circulate.
- Remove leaves or diseased parts as soon as you see them.
- Use natural fungicides such as baking soda, copper or horsetail.
- Do not reuse soil from plants that were sick.
- Clean the tools well before and after using them.
- If you grow indoors, open windows or use fans from time to time.
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