Rotbrenner

Photo: Agroscope ACW, Werner Siegfried

Angular leaf scorch and Rotbrenner are caused by two separate species of the fungus Pseudopezicula spp
Causes lesions on leaves which leads to premature senesence
Can affect flowers before or during bloom, causing them to rot and then dry out
Spread through water and air-borne spores
Angular leaf scorch is present in North America
Rotbrenner is present in Europe

Scientific name: Pseudopezicula tracheiphila
EPPRD Category:
Life Form: Fungus