Anthracnose (fungus - Colletotrichum gloeosporioides): The initial symptoms are watersoaked, sunken spots one-quarter to one inch in diameter on fruit [Photo]. The centers of these spots later turn black and then pink when the fungus produces spores. The flesh beneath the spots becomes soft and watery, which spreads to the entire fruit. Small, irregular-shaped watersoaked spots on leaves may also be seen. These spots eventually turn brown. In the climate of south Texas, cultural control measures should be sufficient for control of this disease in the home garden. These measures include removing the fruit as soon as it matures, removing all dead leaves and fruit from the vicinity of the plants, and removing infected fruits from the trees. Under conditions of severe disease pressure that would be found in more rainy, humid climates, fungicides may be used.

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