Elsinoë australis
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Elsinoë australis is a plant pathogen that causes sweet orange scab. The disease only attacks the fruit of citrus
trees, causing the formation of pustules and lesions on the skin of the fruit. The spore
s of the fungus are spread from tree to tree by rain splash. It can be controlled by the use of various fungicide
s including strobulins and thiophanate methyl.
Citrus
Citrus is a common term and genus of flowering plants in the rue family, Rutaceae. Citrus is believed to have originated in the part of Southeast Asia bordered by Northeastern India, Myanmar and the Yunnan province of China...
trees, causing the formation of pustules and lesions on the skin of the fruit. The spore
Spore
In biology, a spore is a reproductive structure that is adapted for dispersal and surviving for extended periods of time in unfavorable conditions. Spores form part of the life cycles of many bacteria, plants, algae, fungi and some protozoa. According to scientist Dr...
s of the fungus are spread from tree to tree by rain splash. It can be controlled by the use of various fungicide
Fungicide
Fungicides are chemical compounds or biological organisms used to kill or inhibit fungi or fungal spores. Fungi can cause serious damage in agriculture, resulting in critical losses of yield, quality and profit. Fungicides are used both in agriculture and to fight fungal infections in animals...
s including strobulins and thiophanate methyl.