Cercospora platanicola

Cercospora platanicola
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Fungi
Division: Ascomycota
Class: Dothideomycetes
Order: Capnodiales
Family: Mycosphaerellaceae
Genus: Cercospora
Species:
C. platanicola
Binomial name
Cercospora platanicola
Ellis & Everh.
Synonyms
  • Mycosphaerella platanifolia

Cercospora platanicola is a fungal plant pathogen. It causes leaf spot on the plane-tree.[1]

During early spring, Cercospora spores are produced in the fruiting bodies of infected leaves. It appears as uneven, round tan spots with red and brown haloes that are approximately 0.1 to 1cm large. Infections of Cercospora are of minor consequence to a tree's health, but may be treated with organic pesticides in the case of a severe outbreak.[2]

  1. ^ Horst, R. Kenneth (2013-03-23). Field Manual of Diseases on Trees and Shrubs. Springer Science & Business Media. p. 148. ISBN 978-94-007-5980-0.
  2. ^ A Guide to Major Insects, Diseases, Air Pollution Injury, and Chemical Injury of Sycamore. Southern Research Station. 1999. p. 25. Retrieved 6 June 2022.