Abnormal leaf fall occurs during June-August, while general leaf fall occurs during December-January
The conspicuous symptom is the formation of coagulated latex at the point of entry of the pathogen.
A dark brown discoloration of the petiole
Petiole infection results in premature defoliation.
The leaves may sometimes remain attached to the petiole.
Bronze coloured discoloration of the young foliage.
Circular brownish water soaked lesions appear on the leaf lamina.
Several of the lesions coalesce together causing rotting of the tissues
During south west monsoon period, the fruits rot.
Management
Prophylactic spraying of the foliage prior to the onset of southwest monsoon with 1 per cent Bordeaux mixture (3000-4000 l/ha) or oil based copper oxychloride (30-40 litres of COC-oil mixture per ha mixed in 1:5 proportion) is recommended.
