Gyeongnong, "Prevent the spread of anthrax"... Recommends 'Samjinwang' and 'Topsin M'

Published Aug 22, 2025

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[Agricultural, Fisheries and Livestock Newspaper=Reporter Lee Moon-ye] Although the "Chuseok" period, which marks the end of the heat, has passed, the continuous hot and humid weather has raised concerns about the spread of anthracnose. To address this, Gyeongnong introduced tips for managing anthracnose and strongly recommended the specialized anthracnose agents "Samjinwang" and "Topsin-M." Anthracnose, which primarily damages fruits and leaves, spreads rapidly in hot and humid environments, and symptoms appear as sunken ulcers on the fruit. According to the Rural Development Administration, the average annual yield loss due to anthracnose ranges from 15% to 60%. Anthracnose is highly contagious and can harm even healthy crops in a field through rain and wind, so it is important to regularly check for the presence of the disease and take appropriate measures.

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Although the "chuseok" break in the heat has passed, the continuous hot and humid weather has raised concerns about the spread of anthracnose. Therefore, GyeongNong introduced tips for managing anthracnose and strongly recommended the specialized anthracnose agents "SamjinWang" and "Topsin-M." Anthracnose, which mainly damages fruits and leaves, spreads rapidly in hot and humid environments, with symptoms appearing as sunken ulcers on the fruit. According to the Rural Development Administration, the average annual yield loss due to anthracnose ranges from 15% to 60%. Anthracnose is highly contagious and can harm even healthy crops in the field through rain and wind, so it is important to regularly check for the presence of the disease and protect and treat it with registered crop protection agents. In addition to chemical control, cultural control is essential for preventing diseases and pests. GyeongNong emphasized, "Anthracnose can form millions of pathogens as a source of ...

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