Rose (Rosa rubiginosa)

Black leaf spot (Diplocarpon rosae )

Symptoms

  • Symptoms appear in the form of circular black spots ranging from 1/16 inch to 1/2 inch in diameter on the surface of leaves.
  • The spots are frequently surrounded by a yellow halo.
  • Infected leaves characteristically turn yellow and fall prematurely.
  • This leaf spot can be distinguished from other leaf spots by characteristic fringed margin.
  • The disease can cause almost complete defoliation of bushes.
  • Cane may also get infected and develop reddishpurple raised irregular spots.
  • The infected bush become weak and prone attack by cane dieback, stem canker and winter injury.

Management

  • Observe good hygiene in the field.
  • Collect diseased plant debris with a garden rake and destroyed it.
  • Give pruning cuts at least one inch deep into the healthy wood.

Chemical Control

Sl.No Generic Name Trade Name Color code Dosage/litre Knapsack Sprayer (Capacity 10L) Recommendation Remarks
Dosage/acre (200 L) Dosage/hectare (500 L)
1 Carbendazim 50 WP Bavistin, Benfil, Bengard, Benlate, Benmain, Bensaan, Carben, Carziim50, Dhanustin, Dhanustin 50 WP, Fungiguard, Gancarzin50, Glizim, Mintho, Tagstin, Tiara, Zoom Green 1g/ litre of water 10 g 200 g 500 g
2 Mancozeb 75 WP Devidayal M-45, Dhanuka M 45, Dhanuka M-45, Dithane, Dithane M-45, Hilthane, Hindustan M 45, Indofil M 45, Izeb M-45 Manzate, Luzen-45, Macoban, Macoban M-45, Mancosaan, Mancosaan M-45, Maneb Manzane, M-Guard, Savour M 45, Tata M-45 Eurofil-NT, Uthane M-45, Veera, Zinthane Green 3 g/ litre of water 30 g 600 g 1500 g
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Extremely Toxic
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Highly Toxic
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Moderately Toxic
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Slightly Toxic