Spots on Stem


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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Brown Stem Spot

 

Disease Type: Fungus

 

Plants Affected:

Symptom:

  • Brown spots (~5 cm in diameter) on stems

 

Control:

  • Prune and remove dying stems

 

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