Cassava Anthracnose

(Glomerella manihotis)

Credits: Biovision-Infonet

Severe stem infection by cassava anthracnose
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Cancers of cassava anthracnose disease (Glomerella manihotis) on stem
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Initial symptoms of the disease are oval lesions (“sores”) on young stems. On older stems, raised fibrous lesions develop that eventually become sunken.

What to do:

  • It is not an economically important disease in most cassava growing countries and it does not warrant any intervention.

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