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Citrus black spot

Phyllosticta citricarpa

Citrus black spot (Phyllosticta citricarpa) is a fungal pathogen of Citrus, almonds, avodado, mangos etc.. It is a native of Africa and Australasia and was first detected in Florida in 2010.

Black spot of citrus is a serious disease of citrus cultivars in Australia, Guangdong province in China and South Africa.

For more information about this plant pest, see the CABI data sheet.
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