Safer spice - food safety and market access for peppercorn
Safer spice - food safety and market access for peppercorn
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Colletotrichum gloeosporoides (Anthracnose)
 
Scientific name
Colletotrichum gloeosporoides
Common name
Anthracnose
 
Source: Plant Village
Symptom
  • There are large yellow spots on the leaves
  • The spots turn brown and gradually black
  • Lesions have an irregular shape
  • There is a large black halo surrounding, separating the diseased tissue from the healthy tissue
Distribution
  • Fungi exist in black pepper and plant residues in the garden
  • Infection begins during twig and leaf growth and flourishes thereafter
  • Anthracnose is spread mainly by raindrops and wind
Prevention and Control

Prevention

  • Systemic fungicides are required to prevent chemicals leaching from the plant
  • 1% Bordeaux mixture can be applied during monsoon season
  • Metalaxyl and Fosetyl are also effective
 
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