Gyeongbuk Agricultural Research and Extension Services Urges Thorough Control of Apple Anthracnose Amid Frequent Rainfall and High Temperatures

Apple fruit affected by anthrax disease.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Gwiyeol] The Gyeongbuk Provincial Agricultural Research and Extension Services confirmed the first occurrence of apple anthracnose this year on the 18th in Yeongju and Bonghwa through pest and disease monitoring at 17 major apple production sites in the region.

To prevent the spread of anthracnose, it is advised to remove diseased fruits and carry out additional pesticide treatments.

Apple anthracnose is characterized by rapid spread under high temperatures and continuous rainfall.

It forms dark brown circular spots on apples and causes fruit rot, leading to reduced yield and serious decline in marketability.

An investigation of meteorological data for August in the northern region, where apple production is concentrated, showed that it rained every day except one, with precipitation reaching approximately 207 to 337 mm by the 17th, exceeding the average for the year.

Under such conditions of average temperatures above 24℃ and continuous rainfall, anthracnose is likely to occur.

The pest and disease forecast system mobile app operated by the Agricultural Research and Extension Services has also been issuing daily forecasts of apple anthracnose occurrence.

To prevent the spread of anthracnose, growers should carefully inspect orchards and promptly remove diseased fruits to eliminate sources of infection.

During the rainy summer season, in addition to existing apple control measures, additional treatments should be applied after the rain stops to prevent the occurrence and spread of anthracnose.

Shin Yongseup, Director of the Gyeongbuk Provincial Agricultural Research and Extension Services, said, “Timely control measures in response to rapidly changing climate conditions can produce high-quality apples,” and added, “The Agricultural Research and Extension Services will do its best to provide the best agricultural information to maintain the reputation of Gyeongbuk apples.”

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