What Is Cercospora Leaf Spot

There are some fungicides available to help manage Cercospora leaf spot. Products containing chlorothalonil, myclobutanil or thiophanate-methyl are most effective when applied prior to or at the first sign of leaf spots.

How do you treat Cercospora leaf spots?

There are some fungicides available to help manage Cercospora leaf spot. Products containing chlorothalonil, myclobutanil or thiophanate-methyl are most effective when applied prior to or at the first sign of leaf spots.

How does Cercospora spread?

Pathogen survives mainly in plant debris as desiccation-resistant pseudostromata, but can also survive as conidia in debris or seeds. When moisture is sufficient, new conidia are formed and spread via rain-splash or wind to new leaves or plants.