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What are these black spots on the back of this pawpaw leaf?
« on: September 17, 2020, 12:25:14 PM »
Title says it all, here's the picture:


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Re: What are these black spots on the back of this pawpaw leaf?
« Reply #1 on: September 17, 2020, 01:50:28 PM »
Most likely suspects are Black Spot (diplocarpon) or phyllosticta, both fungal diseases. Of those 2 it looks more like diplocarpon.

It could also be result of a nutrient deficiency.