noun
- a plant disease caused by fungi that produces dark, sunken spots on leaves, stems, fruits, or pods
Usage: botanical; plant pathology
Examples
- The tomato plants showed signs of anthracnose with dark lesions on the fruit.
- Anthracnose can severely damage bean crops if left untreated.
- The gardener applied fungicide to prevent anthracnose from spreading.
- Wet weather conditions often promote the development of anthracnose.
- The cucumber leaves displayed the characteristic sunken spots of anthracnose.
- Proper plant spacing helps reduce anthracnose by improving air circulation.