HORTICULTURE

Detailed explanation-1: -Black Sigatoka is also known as black leaf streak, causing streaks that run parallel to the leaves. It affects banana trees specifically in tropical climates; including Asia, West Africa, China, and South America.

Detailed explanation-2: -Black Sigatoka is caused by the plant-pathogenic fungus Mycosphaerella fijiensis, whereas yellow Sigatoka is caused by M.

Detailed explanation-3: -In export plantations, Black Sigatoka is controlled with frequent applications of fungicides and cultural practices, such as the removal of affected leaves, and adequate spacing of plants and efficient drainage within plantation.