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Gerald Holmes, California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo, Bugwood.org
Black sigatoka
Pseudocercospora fijiensis

Black sigatoka (Pseudocercospora fijiensis) is a fungal pathogen.

Black Sigatoka is a leaf spot disease of banana plants caused by ascomycete fungus Mycosphaerella fijiensis. Plants with leaves damaged by the disease may have up to 50% lower yield of fruit.
News

02/01/2019 - Bacteria could control Black Sigatoka, according to a study
02/13/2018 - 20% reduction of pesticides needed in fight against Black Siga...
11/03/2017 - New project aims to improve banana production - St. Lucia Time...
09/29/2017 - New plantain/banana types likely resistant to Black Sigatoka
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