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Currant, Gooseberry: Anthracnose (Leaf spot) categories: Currant/Gooseberry Currant/Gooseberry Diseases Small Fruits revision date: 2022-12-06 12:00 Anthracnose on currantPhoto by: R.S. Byther Biology Anthracnose is a fungal disease affecting the leaves of currants and gooseberries. Leaves show small, round or irregularly-shaped spots on the upper or lower surfaces. The spots are usually dark brown in color […]

Currant, Gooseberry: Powdery mildew categories: Currant/Gooseberry Currant/Gooseberry Diseases Small Fruits revision date: 2022-12-06 12:00 Powdery mildew on gooseberryPhoto by: R.S. Byther Biology Powdery mildew is a fungal disease. Characteristic white patches of powdery fungal growth develop on shoots, fruit, and either or both sides of the leaves. Infected tissues are often stunted and distorted, and […]