Plant Diagnosis

Anthracnose of Capsicum and Chilli Critical

Fungal disease causing dark sunken lesions on fruits and vegetables caused by Colletotrichum spp.

Description

Anthracnose affects various kitchen garden crops including tomatoes, peppers, beans, and cucurbits. The fungus causes characteristic dark, sunken lesions with pink or orange spore masses in humid conditions. On fruits, symptoms often appear during ripening, causing significant post-harvest losses. The disease is spread by rain splash and contaminated tools.

Symptoms

• Dark, sunken circular lesions on fruits, pink/orange spore masses, premature fruit drop.