I am conducting a research mini project to identify the causal pathogen(s) of black spot disease in pomegranates (Punica granatum) across key growing regions of Sri Lanka. The study involves field surveys, sample collection, culturing and morphological identification, DNA extraction and PCR sequencing, and greenhouse pathogenicity tests to confirm causality. Results will help produce evidence-based management recommendations to reduce yield losses and support smallholder livelihoods. Any contribution will directly fund travel, consumables, lab analyses, and dissemination of findings to farmers and extension services.