Anthracnose is considered one of the most significant diseases affecting olive trees. Popularly known as “soapy olive” due to the appearance of fruit affected by it, this disease, caused by various fungal species of the genus Colletotrichum, significantly reduces yields and undermines oil quality, particularly during epidemic years.
Carob leaf and pomegranate peel extracts may help reduce incidence of ‘soapy olive’ disease
