Pepper, bell
Bacterial Spot
PlantVillage Dataset Ref: Pepper,_bell___Bacterial_spot
🔴 Pathogen Detected
📖 Pathological Overview
Bacterial spot in bell peppers is caused by Xanthomonas campestris pv. vesicatoria. It thrives in warm, wet conditions and can cause serious defoliation and fruit damage.
🔍 Disease Symptoms
Small, water-soaked spots on the undersides of leaves that turn dark brown and raise slightly. Leaves turn yellow and drop off, exposing fruit to sunscald.
🩹 Cure & Treatment Plan
Spray plants with copper fungicides combined with mancozeb. Remove and destroy infected plants immediately.
🛡 Prevention & Care Tips
Use certified disease-free seeds and transplants. Practice crop rotation and avoid overhead watering.