Leaves show ellipthical spots where the centre of these spots turns to light grey colour surrounded by yellow halo
The spots often coalesce to form large irregular patches of dried tissue
Rapid drying and defoliation of leaves are the characteristic feature of this disease
Removal and destruction of affected leaves.
Keep the banana field as weed free and remove the suckers timely.
Avoid planting at close spacing.
Provide proper drainage and avoid water logging in the fields which favours infection.
Spray 3 times with Carbendazim 0.1 per cent or Propicanozole 0.1 % or Mancozeb 0.25% and teepol (sticking agent) at 10-15 days interval, as the disease starting from initial appearance of leaf specks .
