Learn How to Control Anthracnose in Chilli Plants.

Learn all that you need to know to control Anthracnose in chili plants effectively and take charge of your fields.

Anthracnose is a fungal disease, Its symptoms include dark sunken spots on leaves, reduced yield and fruit drop.

Anthracnose is a dangerous disease that not only affects overall plant health but also hampers fruit production.

What does Anthracnose do to plants?

Identify Anthracnose

Look out for Black lesions on ripe fruits, spots on leaves, and in serious cases stunned growth of plants

Choose the right Fungicide

The most effective fungicides to control Anthracnose are Azoxystrobin, Chlorothalonil and COC fungicides.

Dosage:

*Azoxystrobin- 1 ml/L of water *Chlorothalonil- 2.5 gm/L of water *COC- 2 gm/L of water

Prevention and Control Tips

Removing infected plant waste, growing different crops and proper irrigation techniques can also help battle Anthracnose.

Choose Right

Choosing resistant chilli varieties and maintaining good air circulations around plants helps prevent Anthracnose.

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