Anthracnose is one of the most common diseases of foliage plants and can affect many different plants. |
Symptoms: Tan to dark brown, roughly circular lesions at wounds or leaf margins. Lesions may coalesce quickly to form large necrotic areas that may contain small black fungal structures. Photo by Plant Disease Clinic |
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Symptoms: Lesions may also occur on stems. Note small, black fungal structures on lesions. Photo by Plant Disease Clinic |
| Causal organism: | Colletotrichum & Glomerella spp. |
| Method of dispersal: | On air currents or water splashes |
| Infection point: | Leaves, usually through wounds |
| Control: | Isolate diseased plants. Prune out affected leaves, if possible, dipping scissors or knife in 10% bleach solution after each cut. |
| Labeled fungicides: |
Not recommended |
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