Anthracnose damage to Mirliton plant parts (chayote, “Sechium edule”)
Close-up of exudate which is caused by anthracnose fungus blocking normal fluid flow and forcing fluids to the surface.
Close-up of exudate which is caused by anthracnose fungus blocking normal fluid flow and forcing fluids to the surface.
Exudate bubbles.
Black spots are "fruiting bodies" of anthracnose preparing to grow next generation of fungus.
Black spots are "fruiting bodies" of anthracnose preparing to grow next generation of fungus.
Black spots are "fruiting bodies" of anthracnose preparing to grow next generation of fungus.
Soil bag experiment that led us to conclude that this container was not good for mirlitons. We recommend 30 gallon plastic tubs.
Salmon spotting are anthracnose fruiting bodies. Typical salmon coloration of anthracnose spores on stem. This is an early stage before the black acervuli mature and are visible on dead (necrotic) tissue
Normal stem base with brown lignin. There will be no signs of antrhacnose here.
Norma base stem.
Salmon spotting are anthracnose fruiting bodies. Typical salmon coloration of anthracnose spores on stem. This is an early stage before the black acervuli mature and are visible on dead (necrotic) tissue
Salmon spotting are anthracnose fruiting bodies. Typical salmon coloration of anthracnose spores on stem. This is an early stage before the black acervuli mature and are visible on dead (necrotic) tissue
Fold leaf on edge with bottom of leaf to view fungus with a hand-lens,