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Flowery Branch, Georgia

Is Anthracnose passed to the seeds?

I remember years ago we thought Mosaic virus was passed
thru seeds. Not sure about the final outcome.

My LG plants have Anthracnose, should I use the seeds?

Thanks for any advice:
Bob Ataway

8/1/2008 6:51:24 PM

South East

i,m not sure bob,,,no expert but if you have enough soil why not try it once more and see if the disease develops again...

8/3/2008 1:17:08 PM

Ctpumpkin@optonline.net

Anthracnose - causal pathogen is Colletotrichum lagenarium derived from spores to infect the host during warm moist weather. The spores (conidia) are borne on fruiting bodies. Thy may be spread by water.

Looking around I found this which may give rise to concern:

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EPIDEMIOLOGY

The conidia (spores) are released and spread only when the acervuli are wet and are generally spread by splashing water and blowing rain or by coming into contact with insects, other animals (including humans), and tools. The fungus can overwinter as mycelium on or in seed and on residue from diseased plants in and on the soil. The fungus can also live in weeds of the cucurbit family.

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8/3/2008 2:23:21 PM

Flowery Branch, Georgia

Stephen (Tremor):

In thinking about what I may have done wrong, dirty
tools is in the mix. According to the GA AG guys the main problem is overwintering in the dead plant material.

The AG guys said to remove all plant material and burn it.
Wash my trellis throughly with a mixture of 10% bleach and water during the fall and clean all garden tools with same mixture.

Your analysis seems to be in line with the GA AG guys.

I appreciate your input:
Bob Attaway

8/3/2008 5:13:20 PM

Flowery Branch, Georgia

Frank & Tina:

Congratulations on your SC pumpkin record.
You have done very well in adverse conditions.

I appreciate your input:
Bob A.

8/3/2008 5:30:18 PM