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Anthracnose on pepper

Fungal disease causing fruit rot. Particularly dangerous during ripening period in wet years.

Symptom photos

Anthracnose — Fruit on the plant — watery, sunken rot with a paler coating — Fruit on the plant — watery, sunken rot with a paler coating Photo: DannykhorskhiLXII, licence CC BY-SA 4.0

Symptoms

Round sunken spots on fruits
Dark spots on leaves
Fruit rot

What it does to the crop

Loss of 40-60% of fruits with severe infection
Storage impossibility
Rapid transfer to other fruits

What encourages it

Warm, humid weather
Infected seeds
Plant debris

Prevention

Healthy seed material
Good ventilation
Removal of infected fruits

⚠️ Before you reach for a spray

This atlas is informational and still growing — different diseases can look almost identical. Confirm the diagnosis and read the product label before applying any plant protection product. If you are unsure, ask your local extension or advisory service.

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