Diseases of Turmeric

Prevalence of Insect Pests, Beneficial Organisms and Diseases of Abaca (Musa textilis Nee) in Two Municipalities of Aklan, Philippines

“…In Libacao, the highest percentage of diseases observed was the cordana leafspot while it is the second most prevalent disease observed in Madalag. Reference [16] shows that leaf blotch disease is caused by Taphrina maculans, an ascomycetous fungus. Hence, this fungus is reported to be active during moist cloudy weather which is very common during the southwest monsoon, especially during August and September in India.…”