Anthracnose

Common Name

Scientific Name

Colletotrichum gloesporioides

Issue

Fungal

Causes

The fungus is spread by water flush and may develop very rapidly in storage if conditions in storage are humid and warm

Prevention

Apply copper-based fungicides pre-flowering, at fruit formation and after harvest

Control

Remove dead branches and twigs since they harbour the fungus. Remove fallen rotten fruits from the field.