Cercospora platanicola is a fungal plant pathogen. It causes leaf spot on the plane-tree.[1]
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Ascomycota |
| Class: | Dothideomycetes |
| Order: | Capnodiales |
| Family: | Mycosphaerellaceae |
| Genus: | Cercospora |
| Species: | C. platanicola
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| Cercospora platanicola Ellis & Everh.
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During early spring, Cercospora spores are produced in the fruiting bodies of infected leaves. It appears as uneven, round tan spots with red and brown haloes that are approximately 0.1 to 1cm large. Infections of Cercospora are of minor consequence to a tree's health, but may be treated with organic pesticides in the case of a severe outbreak.[2]
See also
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edit- ^ Horst, R. Kenneth (2013-03-23). Field Manual of Diseases on Trees and Shrubs. Springer Science & Business Media. p. 148. ISBN 978-94-007-5980-0.
- ^ A Guide to Major Insects, Diseases, Air Pollution Injury, and Chemical Injury of Sycamore. Southern Research Station. 1999. p. 25. Retrieved 6 June 2022.