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Peach leaf curl: Taphrina deformans

Symptom

  • It attacks the leaves, causing curling and blister formation.
  • The leaves start turning yellowish or reddish and fall off prematurely.
  • The infected portion develops a pink or reddish bronze colour.
  • Growth of the tree is affected with a reduction of yield.

Management

  • Remove and burning of infected shoots.
  • Spray the plants with Bordeaux mixture 1% or 0.1% Carbendazim.
  • Spray Mancozeb 0.25 % at 20 days before harvesting.

 

Peach Leaf Curl
Symptoms on leaves

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