Term: Anthracnose
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A broad term used to refer to (mostly) fungal diseases, anthracnose is recognized by lesions of atrophy on an otherwise healthy looking area of the foliage or woody growth of plants grown in a humid, warm environment. A pink or red border may develop on the edges of the lesion as time goes by. Some disease resistant root stocks and seeds of highly susceptible plants are available. Remove infected areas to avoid spread and rotate plants if necessary. This disease is also known as canker.