Tolerance of Carrot Cultivars to Fungal Leaf Blight Diseases and its Use as a Major Component of the Recommended IPM Program

Abstract

Fungal leaf blights (spots) in New York are caused primarily by Alternaria dauci, although low incidence of typical symptoms caused by Cercospora carotae have also been observed in a few fields the past 2 years. Leaf blights are among the major diseases impacting carrot production and profitability in New York.