First report of Alternaria black spot of pomegranate caused by Alternaria alternata in Israel
D. Ezra A C , T. Gat A , Y. Skovorodnikova A , Y. Vardi B and I. Kosto BA Department of Plant Pathology and Weed Research, ARO, The Volcani Center, Israel.
B Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development Extension Service, PO Box 6, Bet-Dagan 50250, Israel.
C Corresponding author. Email: dezra@volcani.agri.gov.il
Australasian Plant Disease Notes 5(1) 1-2 https://doi.org/10.1071/DN10001
Submitted: 24 November 2009 Accepted: 3 December 2009 Published: 18 January 2010
Abstract
Black spot disease of pomegranate is a new disease caused by Alternaria alternata on pomegranates in Israel. Symptoms can be seen on the leaves and fruits but no damage to the inner edible tissue is found. The causal agent was isolated and Koch Postulates were demonstrated. This is the first report of black spot disease of pomegranate in Israel.
