Growth of the plant is reduced symptoms are first seen at the growing points of the plant, which may become necrotic and die.  Marginal leaf chlorosis followed by necrosis will be evident on the youngest leaves.  Pale brown sunken areas will also develop around the blossom end of the pepper fruits (blossom – end rot or BER).  Flower buds will fail to develop.  The youngest leaves will remain small and deformed and will tend to curl upward at the margins.

Foliar spray of CaSO4 1% or soil application of gypsum @ 25 kg/ha.