South Chungcheongnam-do Agricultural Research Institute Issues Anthracnose Warning for Strawberry Seedlings during Rainy Season... Prevention Management Determines Harvest

The Chungnam Agricultural Research and Extension Services (Director Kim Young) urged strawberry nursery farms to thoroughly manage growth and control the environment to prevent anthracnose as the rainy season approaches. The Agricultural Research and Extension Services announced on the 15th that the risk of anthracnose in strawberry nurseries increases due to frequent rain and high humidity during the 6-7 month rainy season, necessitating active response from farmers. Anthracnose infects various parts including leaves, leaf stems, and roots, and spreads rapidly in high-temperature, humid environments where condensation easily forms. When the aboveground parts are infected, black spots or sunken symptoms appear, and in severe cases, spore clusters develop. When roots are infected, the crown and roots turn orange or brown and die. To prevent infection, farmers should reduce water volume and frequency to avoid substrate oversaturation and use ventilation fans and side window controls ...