plectosporium blight of pumpkin

Plectosporium blight of pumpkin-Spindle shaped, white or off-white lesions may be observed on the stem including the area known as the handle of the pumpkin. In severe cases, the fruit may be covered with scabby lesions. The occurrence of this disease is sporadic: although the disease is not common, when it appears, it can prove economically important.

Figure 1. Plectosporium blight of pumpkin. Lesions are most common on the handle or lower stem.

Figure 1. Plectosporium blight of pumpkin. Lesions are most common on the handle or lower stem.

Figure 2. Plectosporium blight of pumpkin on stem.

Figure 2. Plectosporium blight of pumpkin on stem.

Figure 3. Plectosporium blight of pumpkin.

Figure 3. Plectosporium blight of pumpkin.

Figure 4. Plectosporium blight of pumpkin.

Figure 4. Plectosporium blight of pumpkin.

Figure 5. Plectosporium blight of pumpkin on leaf.

Figure 5. Plectosporium blight of pumpkin on leaf.