Disease on crop
fungalFig Rust on fig
Cerotelium fici
Late-season rust disease causing defoliation in humid southeastern conditions.
- Disease
- Fig Rust
- Pathogen type
- Fungal
- Crop
- Fig
- Scientific name
- Cerotelium fici
Fig Rust on fig
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Symptoms on fig
- ▸ Yellow spots on upper leaf surface
- ▸ Reddish-brown spore pustules underneath
- ▸ Premature leaf drop in late summer
IPM controls
- ✓ Sanitation of fallen leaves
- ✓ Improve airflow
- ✓ Copper sprays where warranted
- ✓ Plant in well-drained sunny sites
Other crops affected by fig rust
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