IHE MELON LEAF-SPOT 



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The Melon Leaf=spot 



A muskmelon leaf injured by a fungus belonging to 

 the genus Phyllosticta, is represented in Fig. 72. It 

 causes light colored spots, which may eventually break 



FIG. 72. LEAF-SPOT DFSEASE. 



away and give the leaf a very ragged appearance. The 

 fungus reproduces by means of small spores, which are 

 developed in great abundance. Presumably spraying 

 with fungicides will have a preventive effect. 



