anthracnose

[ an-thrak-nohs ]

noun

, Plant Pathology.

1. a disease of plants characterized by restricted, discolored lesions, caused by a fungus.

anthracnose

/ ænˈθræknəʊs /

noun

1. any of several fungus diseases of plants and trees, such as vines and beans, characterized by oval dark depressed spots on the fruit and elsewhere

Word History and Origins

Origin of anthracnose¹

From French, dating back to 1885–90; anthrac-, noso-

Word History and Origins

Origin of anthracnose¹

C19: from French, from Greek anthrax coal, carbuncle + nosos disease

Example Sentences

Disease-resistance abbreviations like A and DM indicate that a plant is resistant to anthracnose and downy mildew respectively, crucial information if your garden has had issues with these.

From Seattle Times

Maples are prone to many diseases, such as anthracnose, verticillium wilt, and powdery mildew, but I am still confused, so I call Brian Crooks, a forester with the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy.

From New York Times

Not all diseases can infect seed, but some can — including anthracnose fruit rot and early blight, as well as some bacterial diseases.

From Seattle Times

Although many fruit issues are abiotic — caused not by disease, but by disorders that result from stressors like nutrient imbalances, poor soil conditions and uneven watering — anthracnose fruit rot is an exception.

From Seattle Times

No hand lens is required to diagnose anthracnose, or the most common abiotic disorders.

From Seattle Times