This document summarizes information about the black spot disease of roses caused by the fungus Diplocarpon rosae. It affects rose plants worldwide, causing black spots on leaves that later yellow and drop off, defoliating the plant. The fungus produces two types of spores, ascospores and conidia, that are spread by wind and water to infect new leaves. Environmental conditions like continuous leaf wetness for 7 hours enable the disease to develop and spread. Management involves removing infected leaves, keeping foliage dry, applying fungicide sprays, and growing roses in sunny locations.