BACTERIAL LEAF BLIGHT

Description: Bacterial leaf blight appears as small angular, water soaked dark spots surrounded by a narrow yellow halo. The centers of lesions may fall out or tear leaving the leaves with a ragged appearance.

Location: Bacterial leaf blight occurs throughout Ohio.

Time of infection: Bacterial leaf blight is generally an early season disease. Bacteria are spread by driving rain from infected cotyledons to newly developing leaves.

Management:
· Crop rotation
· Resistant varieties

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