Anthracnose
Common Name
Scientific Name
Colletrotrichum lindemuthianum
Issue
Fungal
Causes
Seed borne disease. Also spread through water to the hypocotyl of the bean
Prevention
Use of certified disease-free seeds. Planting resistant varieties, french variety 'Paulista'. Removal from the field and destroying crop remains after harvest. Practicing 2 to 3 year rotation. Avoiding overhead irrigation and avoiding movement of workers
Control
Use of chemicals and fungicides.