Papaya Anthracnose

 Papaya Anthracnose is a disease that affects papayas. The disease is caused by fungus and is known to be one of the most devastating and widespread disease for the papayas. The disease is spread through air and water and it begins at the early stages of the fruit growth and grows after the fruit reaches its full growth. The disease is favoured by hot and humid climate and has the ability of affecting refrigerated fruits too. The fungus has the ability to penetrate any tree without needing the assistance of any opening and shows its symptoms within 5-7days of getting infected.