Yellow Spots On The Leaves Of A Papaya Tree

Question

My papaya tree is about 9 months old and bears fruit. There are yellow spots on the leaves of the branch where the fruit grows. May I know what is the cause of this and how to cure it. Can I cut the leaves with the spots and will it affect the fruit it is bearing, though the fruit comes out from the main stem? Thanks for your attention.

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Answer 1

It looks like it could be downy mildew. Here is information about the disease as well as anthracnose, which can be a problem for papaya.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/downy-mildew.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/papaya/anthracnose-of-papaya-trees.htm