Brown-Eye Spot of Coffee Leaves and Berry Blotch (Red Blister) of Coffee Fruits Caused by Cercospora coffeicola

Key Points

• The aim is to address the impact of Cercospora coffeicola on coffee production and quality.
• Assessment of disease impact on coffee leaves and fruits.
• Evaluation of integrated management strategies, including cultural and chemical solutions.
• Exploration of biological control and predictive tools for disease management.
• Yield losses from the disease can reach up to 30%.
• Cultural practices such as shade management and increased plant spacing can mitigate effects.
• Chemical treatments including copper- and strobilurin-based fungicides were effective.