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Graphiola Leaf Spot (False Smut) of Palm

Monica Elliott
Contacts: Braham Dhillon


Release Date: 2/4/2018

Reviewed At: 2/10/2026

DOI: 10.32473/edis-pp140-2006

Agriculture

Abstract

Graphiola leaf spot, also referred to as "false smut," is a foliar pathogen of certain palm species. In Florida, it is primarily a cosmetic disease and does not adversely affect plant growth. Nutrient deficiencies, such as potassium or magnesium deficiency, are much more serious palm health problems than this disease, especially for Phoenix species.

About this Publication

This document is PP-216, one of a series of the Department of Plant Pathology, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date October 2005. Revised April 2015. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.

How to Cite

Elliott, M. L. (2019). Graphiola Leaf Spot (False Smut) of Palm. EDIS, 2006(1). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-pp140-2006

Authors

Monica Elliott
Monica Elliott
Specialist
University of Florida

professor emeritus, Department of Plant Pathology, UF/IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center

Contacts

Braham Dhillon
Braham Dhillon
Specialist
University of Florida

assistant professor, palm horticulture, Plant Pathology Department, UF/IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center, Davie, FL

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