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    Septoria leaf spot is a fungal disease that affects chrysanthemum plants. It has a wide geographical distribution and has been affecting chrysanthemum crops in the US since 1891. The disease causes irregular, dark brown spots on leaves which reduces the quality and salability of cut flowers. It is caused by two species of Septoria fungi which thrive in warm, humid conditions. Weekly applications of fungicides like zineb and captan can effectively control the disease. Removal of infected plant material also helps limit its spread.

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    Septoria leaf spot is a fungal disease that affects chrysanthemum plants. It has a wide geographical distribution and has been affecting chrysanthemum crops in the US since 1891. The disease causes irregular, dark brown spots on leaves which reduces the quality and salability of cut flowers. It is caused by two species of Septoria fungi which thrive in warm, humid conditions. Weekly applications of fungicides like zineb and captan can effectively control the disease. Removal of infected plant material also helps limit its spread.

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    Septoria leaf spot is a fungal disease that affects chrysanthemum plants. It has a wide geographical distribution and has been affecting chrysanthemum crops in the US since 1891. The disease causes irregular, dark brown spots on leaves which reduces the quality and salability of cut flowers. It is caused by two species of Septoria fungi which thrive in warm, humid conditions. Weekly applications of fungicides like zineb and captan can effectively control the disease. Removal of infected plant material also helps limit its spread.

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    Plant Pathology Circular No.

    73 Florida Department of Agriculture


    September 1968 Division of Plant Industry

    SEPTORIA LEAF SPOT OF CHRYSANTHEMUM

    S. A. Alfieri, Jr.

    Septoria leaf spot disease of Chrysanthemum spp. has a wide geographical dis-
    tribution, including the Asian and European continents as well as the western
    hemisphere. It has been known in the United States since 1891 and has been re-
    ported from most chrysanthemum-growing areas of this country. Chrysanthemum is one
    of the most important ornamental flower crops grown. It is used and enjoyed for
    the most part as cut flowers. The spotting of the foliage detracts from the
    quality and salability of the cut flowers and tends to reduce the quantity and
    quality of the blooms (3).

    Leaf spot of Chrysanthemum is caused by two species of Septoria, S. obesa Syd.


    and S. chrysanthemella Sacc., with the former being more prevalent in Florida (1,
    2). The fungus grows best with mild temperatures (68-89 F) and high humidity or
    moisture. It is disseminated by the production of many small pycnidia containing
    countless numbers of spores which are splashed about onto uninfected plants,
    particularly during rainy periods or during the watering process under greenhouse
    cultivation. Entrance of the fungus is gained through the stomata of leaves. The
    fungus can overwinter in leaf debris up to 4 months, producing spores which can
    serve as a source of infection for healthy plants (2).

    SYMPTOMS. Leaf spots caused by Septoria are irregular, dark brown to black,
    sometimes surrounded by a narrow yellow halo (Fig. 1). The spots are usually
    initiated on the lower leaves and the disease progresses upward on the plant. The
    leaf spots vary in size from very small to large, covering one-third of the leaf
    surface. As the spots increase in size and become more abundant, the affected
    leaves turn yellow, die and persist on the plant (1).

    Fig. 1. Septoria leaf spot of Chrysanthemum, caused by Septoria obesa.


    showing distinct, irregular, dark brown leaf spots on the upper-
    surface (left), and light brown spots on the undersurface (right).
    CONTROL. The most effective control of this leaf spot is accomplished by weekly
    applications of fungicidal sprays such as zineb (1/2 lb 75% WP) plus captan (3/4
    lb 50% WP), or zineb alone (1 lb 75% WP) in 100 gal water. During rainy weather
    or after disease symptoms are evident, the spray applications should be made
    daily. Since the lower leaves are initial sites of infection, thorough coverage
    of all leaves with the fungicide, whether a dust or spray, must be made in order
    to ensure adequate protection. Sanitation measures also aid in controlling this
    disease by the removal of infected leaves and plants during and after the crop
    season (1).

    Literature Cited

    1. Magie, R. 0. and A. J. Overman. 1966. Chrysanthemum diseases in Florida.


    Univ. Fla. Agr. Exp. Sta. Bull. 637A. 49 p.
    2. Waddell, H. T. 1959. Parasitism of Septoria obesa Syd. and J5. chrysanthemella
    Sacc. on the cultivated Chrysanthemum. Ph.D. Thesis. Univ. Fla.,
    Gainesville. 83 p.
    3. Waddell, H. T. and G. F. Weber. 1963. Physiology and pathology of Septoria
    species on Chrysanthemum. Mycologia 55(4):442-452.

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