Anthracnose on Pepper in Florida

This document is about anthracnose disease in pepper plants, caused by fungi in the genus Colletotrichum. It describes the symptoms, disease cycle, and environmental conditions that favor its development, particularly during warm and wet weather. The document also outlines integrated management str...

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Main Authors: P.D. Roberts, K.L. Pernezny, T.A. Kucharek
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 2009-05-01
Series:EDIS
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Online Access:https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/140014
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Summary:This document is about anthracnose disease in pepper plants, caused by fungi in the genus Colletotrichum. It describes the symptoms, disease cycle, and environmental conditions that favor its development, particularly during warm and wet weather. The document also outlines integrated management strategies for controlling the disease, including sanitation practices, crop rotation, use of pathogen-free seeds, and appropriate fungicide applications. Original Publication Date: September 2001.
ISSN:2576-0009