Gyeonggi Agricultural Research Institute Warns of Anthracnose Spread in Peppers and Apples during Rainy Season

Published Jun 25, 2025

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The Gyeonggi-do Agricultural Technology Institute recently warned of concerns about anthracnose disease in major crops such as peppers and apples due to rising temperatures and frequent rainfall, urging preemptive prevention. Anthracnose is a fungal disease characterized by spots on fruits or leaves that look like they have been scalded in hot water, with lesions expanding into circular or irregular overlapping patterns and forming yellowish-brown spores. It easily spreads in hot and humid weather through wind and rain, and if left uncontrolled, can lead to crop loss before harvest. This year, with the Korea Meteorological Administration forecasting an earlier rainy season with higher precipitation than usual, and localized heavy rainfall increasing due to climate change, anthracnose disease risks are heightened.

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The Gyeonggi-do Agricultural Research and Extension Services recently warned of the potential occurrence of anthracnose in major crops such as peppers and apples due to rising temperatures and frequent rainfall, urging preemptive prevention. Anthracnose is a fungal disease characterized by spots on fruits or leaves resembling scalding with hot water, with lesions expanding into circular or irregular overlapping patterns and forming yellowish-brown spores. It easily spreads in hot and humid weather through wind and rain, and if left uncontrolled, can lead to crop loss before harvest. This year, with the rainy season forecast to start earlier than usual and higher precipitation expected, and with localized heavy rainfall increasing due to climate change, extra caution is needed to prevent anthracnose spread. The provincial agricultural research institute recommended prevention measures including ▲selecting anthracnose-resistant varieties ▲maintaining proper planting distances ...

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