Jeollanam-do Agricultural Research Institute Urges Preventive Measures Against Pepper Crop Diseases and Pests During Rainy Season

Remove Diseased Fruits Immediately, Maintain Field Cleanliness Crucial The Jeollanam-do Agricultural Research Institute (Director Kim Haeng-ran) urged thorough management and preventive measures for pepper crop diseases and pests, which are expected to occur due to high-temperature and humid weather with the upcoming rainy season. Peppers are a crop highly susceptible to excessive moisture, and in high-temperature and humid environments, various diseases and pests such as anthracnose, blight, and tobacco cutworms can occur, requiring meticulous management. Particularly, pre-rainy season prevention is critically important in determining the success or failure of the year's agricultural production. During this period, anthracnose, which requires special attention, significantly increases when frequent rain occurs, characterized by deep green, concave spots on pepper fruits. This disease directly damages fruits, leading to yield reduction, thus demanding exceptional caution. For ...