Disease identification

1. Look at the whole plant: roots, stem, leaves and fruit.
2. Note the pattern: scattered plants, patches or the whole field.
3. Compare symptoms with common diseases for the crop (for example blight, wilt or black rot).
4. Take photos and samples to an extension officer for confirmation.
5. Remove infected plants and rotate crops to limit spread.

Verify locally: figures, varieties and product choices differ by altitude, season and variety. Confirm with your county agricultural extension officer or KALRO before acting.

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