Definition

See +

black spot

aceituna jabonosa

olive savonneuse

肥皂状橄榄 /féizào zhuàng gǎnlǎn/

Agriculture | n. phr.

a disease that is caused by a fungus (gloesporium olivarum) whose major effect is the rotting of olives, which often reduce their weight and fall off too early.

Example

During the oil-processing season, Anthracnose can be a problem for some growers in certain areas. It is urgent that this issue is addressed otherwise oil quality may be drastically reduced.

See Sources

Synonyms

anthracnose

Additional information

these olives produce oils of high acidity, a very low quality, and a reddish-brown colour. To control the black spot, it is advisable to use copper equipment, ventilate trees, remove the mummified olives and bring the harvest forward.