Pseudopezicula tetraspora

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 tetraspora
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Life Form: Fungus

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