Cowpea Rust

(Uromyces vignae)

Credits: Biovision-Infonet

Rust on cowpea (Uromyces vignae)
(c) Jackson G. (Courtesy of EcoPort, www.ecoport.org)

Small, reddish-brown pustules (blisters) appear on both upper and lower leaf surfaces.

Rust can develop rapidly, resulting in severe leaf damage and defoliation.

What to do:

  • Use sulfur based products or potassium carbonate. Do not spray sulphur when it is hot, as it can burn the foliage and flowers.

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