sigatoka (Mycosphaerella fijiensis ) first causes small, light yellow spots or streaks on leaves of about one month old. The symptoms run parallel to the veins
until they are completely desiccated. Infected stems show long, dark brown streaks. The vascular tissue in the tubers becomes grey-brown and the tuber eyes
production potential of the plant. At high infection levels red spots and brown streaks are visible on the petals. Thrips can also deform the flower buds which