Eggplant

Visual Description:

Tiny holes appear in leaves, giving them a shot-hole appearance. The damage is caused by small (1/16 inch), dark beetles that jump when disturbed. Young plants are particularly vulnerable and can be killed by heavy feeding. Leaves may appear lacy or skeletal from extensive feeding. Severe infestations can stunt plant growth and reduce yield.

Visual Description:

Dark, sunken areas develop at the blossom end of the fruit. The affected tissue starts as a water-soaked spot that becomes brown to black and leathery.

Visual Description:

Symptoms typically begin with yellowing of older leaves in a V-shaped pattern from the leaf margins. Affected leaves wilt, dry up, and drop off. The disease progresses upward through the plant. When stems are cut lengthwise, brown discoloration is visible in the vascular tissue. Plants may be stunted, and fruits are small or fail to develop.

Visual Description:

Leaves develop tiny yellow or white speckles, giving them a stippled appearance. Fine webbing may be visible on leaf undersides or between leaves and stems. Affected leaves may turn yellow or bronze and fall off. The mites themselves are very small and may only be visible with a magnifying glass. Severe infestations can defoliate plants.

Visual Description:

Fruits develop raised, corky scars or irregular brown patches on the surface. The damage can be from various causes including insect feeding, wind damage, or contact with supports or other fruits. While scarred fruits are still edible, they are less marketable. Severe scarring can affect fruit development and storage quality.

Visual Description:

Circular to oval spots appear on leaves and stems, often with light centers and dark borders. On fruits, sunken circular lesions develop, which may have concentric rings. The spots can enlarge and merge, causing fruit rot. Stems may develop dark cankers that can girdle and kill affected branches.