anthracnose

noun

an·thrac·nose | \an-ˈthrak-ˌnōs

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Definition of anthracnose

: any of numerous destructive plant diseases caused by imperfect fungi and characterized especially by necrotic lesions

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Good sanitation practices are key to helping control garden diseases such as anthracnose. — Tim Johnson, chicagotribune.com, "Fungal diseases may be cause of brown spots on tree leaves," 26 June 2018 Sadly, dogwood trees are particularly susceptible to a fungal blight known as anthracnose. — Dave Taft, New York Times, "Blaze of Glory," 16 May 2018 Some of that early color change is caused by anthracnose, a fungal leaf disease caused by our wet spring. — Joey Morona, cleveland.com, "MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell apologizes for expletive-filled rant," 21 Sep. 2017 Although inconsistent in flowering, the tree is well adapted to our climate and the leaves, blooms and fruit are tolerant of anthracnose. — Noris Ledesma, miamiherald, "Taming the wild mango," 22 June 2017

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