Anthracnose
Scientific Name: Colletotrichum gloeosporioides
Disease Type: Fungus
Plants Affected:
Papaya, Avocado, Mango, Banana, Yam, Chaote, Guava, Cucumber, Cacao, Passion Fruit (Lilikoi), Noni, Tomato, Beans, Grapefruit
Symptom:
- Reddish brown spots on edge of stem
- Spotted areas exhibit rot and softening
Control:
- Prune and remove dying stems
- Utilize appropriate copper-based fungicides
- Use good sanitation practices (i.e. cleaning tools)
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