• It occurs during June – August, while general leaf fall occurs during December.
• On leaves dull grey, circular spots appear which enlarge and become irregular.
• The petiole exhibit sunken spot. Affected fruits rot. Leaves shed prematurely either green or after turning coppery red.
• The affected leaf form a thick carpet of rotting foliage which emits bad smell.

• Prophylactic sprays prior to onset of south west monsoon with Bordeaux mixture 1%. Addition of ZnSo4 @ 0.2% improves the efficacy.

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