What is the Difference Between Anthracnose and Cercospora Leaf Spot?

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Comparative Table: Anthracnose vs Cercospora Leaf Spot

Here is a table comparing the differences between anthracnose and Cercospora leaf spot:

Disease	Caused by	Affected Plants	Symptoms	Control
Anthracnose	Colletotrichum species	Wide range of plants, including trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants	Dark sunken lesions on leaves, stems, flowers, and fruits	Broad-spectrum fungicides, destroying diseased parts, using disease-free seed, disease-resistant varieties, and controlling insects and mites that spread the fungi
Cercospora Leaf Spot	Cercospora species	Specific plants such as table beets, Swiss chard, sugar beet, and spinach	Grey spots with brown and reddish-purple borders	Broad-spectrum fungicides, protectant fungicides used preventively, and cultural practices to reduce disease

Both diseases are fungal and can cause significant economic loss due to defoliation and reduced plant growth. Control methods for both diseases include using broad-spectrum fungicides and preventive practices such as destroying diseased plant parts, using disease-free seeds, and planting disease-resistant varieties.

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