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Anthracnose: signs and treatment in Jamaica
A fungal disease thriving in warm, humid conditions causing destructive lesions on leaves and fruit. PlantArmor's crop guides list anthracnose as a common problem on scotch bonnet pepper, sweet pepper, papaya and yam (yellow/lucca).
Signs to look for
- Sunken, dark circular lesions on fruit
- Pinkish spore masses in lesions during wet weather
- Leaf spotting and dropping
What to do
Crops it affects
Scotch Bonnet Pepper
Full scotch bonnet pepper guide: 6 common problems, soil pH and feeding by stage
Sweet Pepper
Full sweet pepper guide: 6 common problems, soil pH and feeding by stage
Papaya
Full papaya guide: 4 common problems, soil pH and feeding by stage
Yam (Yellow/Lucca)
Full yam (yellow/lucca) guide: 4 common problems, soil pH and feeding by stage
Questions growers ask
How do I recognise anthracnose?
A fungal disease thriving in warm, humid conditions causing destructive lesions on leaves and fruit. The signs to look for: Sunken, dark circular lesions on fruit. Pinkish spore masses in lesions during wet weather. Leaf spotting and dropping.
What should I do about anthracnose?
Apply preventative fungicides (Mancozeb, Azoxystrobin). Improve airflow and avoid overhead watering. Always read the product label and observe the registered rate, re-entry period and pre-harvest interval before you apply any pesticide.
Which crops are affected by anthracnose in Jamaica?
PlantArmor's crop guides list anthracnose as a common problem on scotch bonnet pepper, sweet pepper, papaya and yam (yellow/lucca).
Check it in the field
PlantArmor's reference library works offline, so you can compare what you are seeing against it standing in the plot, then log the spray you use along with its re-entry and pre-harvest intervals. Free to use.
This description and treatment come from the same reference library the PlantArmor app uses in the field. Pesticide registrations and permitted uses change — always read the current product label and observe the stated rate, re-entry period and pre-harvest interval.