Plant Diseases & Pests

Anthracnose

Definition

A group of fungal diseases causing dark, sunken lesions on leaves, stems, fruits, and flowers. Common on beans, mangoes, avocados, and ornamentals. Colletotrichum species are the most frequent causative agents; wet weather promotes infection.

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