Rice (Oryza sativa)

Narrow brown spot ( Cercospora oryzae )

Symptoms

  • Numerous narrow linear short brown spots are formed on the leaves.
  • Although this disease can affect any stage of rice plant growth, it is usually more common in the late stages.
  • As the name suggests, the disease symptoms are brown, narrow streaks about 2 to 10 mm long.
  • The disease can be transmitted through seeds and air.