Anthracnose of Pumpkin

Lesions of anthracnose on pumpkin fruit often consist of round, dark rings on the fruit surface. Lesions on pumpkin leaves are not common.

Figure 1. Lesions of anthracnose on pumpkin fruit often consist of round, dark rings on the fruit surface. Lesions on pumpkin leaves are not common.

Anthracnose lesion on pumpkin in comparison to a quarter.

Figure 2. Anthracnose lesion on pumpkin in comparison to a quarter.

Anthracnose of pumpkin.

Figure 3. Anthracnose lesions of differing ages on pumpkin.

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