anthracnose
noun
an·thrac·nose
an-ˈthrak-ˌnōs 
: any of numerous destructive plant diseases caused by imperfect fungi and characterized especially by necrotic lesions
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Pests and Problems Rotate your turnip crops to avoid diseases like club root, anthracnose, and root rot.
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Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Oct. 2024
Pests and Problems Fungal diseases, including anthracnose, powdery mildew, and phytophthora, can afflict bay leaf plants.
—Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2024
Proper pruning is also a good way to reduce the risk and manage small infections of diseases like anthracnose and spur blight.
—Melinda Myers, Journal Sentinel, 14 June 2024
Common diseases that can impact Ann include leaf spot, anthracnose, powdery mildew, and canker.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 7 May 2024
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Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Oct. 2024
Pests and Problems Fungal diseases, including anthracnose, powdery mildew, and phytophthora, can afflict bay leaf plants.
—Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2024
Proper pruning is also a good way to reduce the risk and manage small infections of diseases like anthracnose and spur blight.
—Melinda Myers, Journal Sentinel, 14 June 2024
Common diseases that can impact Ann include leaf spot, anthracnose, powdery mildew, and canker.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 7 May 2024
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“Anthracnose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anthracnose. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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