Leaves have black spots or black or brown necrotic areas.

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Leaves have small black spots coalescing to form brown or black necrotic regions.

Leaf Spot or Anthracnose

Leaf spot or Anthracnose on black currant leaves

• Causal organism: Drepanopezizia ribis (Kleb.) Hohn., Europe, North America, New Zealand
• Crops affected: Black, red, white and ornamental currants, and gooseberries

The main symptoms are a small circular or irregular spots on both leaf surfaces. Spots are dark brown and coalesce when numerous. Leaves can become yellow and brown and drop prematurely.

See also: Additional description and control information from Oregon State University.