Raspberry Anthracnose Quiz Raspberry Anthracnose Quiz Take the Quiz! Get a perfect score! Earn the medallion! Questions may have more than one correct answer. Be sure to select all answers that are correct. If you don't get a perfect score, you can take the quiz again until you do! Please provide your email address to receive your digital medallion. Reference: Raspberry Anthracnose Fact Sheet.Email(Required) 1) Raspberry anthracnose is a more serious problem of red raspberries than black or purple raspberries.(Required) true false 2) Raspberry anthracnose is caused by a(Required) bacterium fungus water mold phytoplasma nematode virus none of the above 3) Signs/symptoms associated with raspberry anthracnose can include(Required) excess production of shoots spots on canes and leaves that are relatively small with light-colored centers and darker margins root decay crumbly fruit cane dieback none of the above 4) The raspberry anthracnose pathogen readily survives on infected canes.(Required) true false 5) The raspberry anthracnose pathogen can be moved from plant to plant by wind, splashing water, or insects.(Required) true false 6) Having proper fertility is important in preventing raspberry anthracnose. Be sure to give raspberries lots of nitrogen, as this will promote growth of strong, healthy shoots.(Required) true false 7) Pruning can help in managing raspberry anthracnose. Pruning removes infected canes and opens up the plant canopy to allow better airflow that will more rapidly dry leaves and canes, and promote a less favorable environment for infections to occur.(Required) true false 8) Proper siting of raspberry patches can help reduce the severity of raspberry anthracnose. Choose a site that has a fair amount of shade. Shading helps reduce heat stress that can make raspberry plants more susceptible to infection.(Required) true false 9) Curative fungicide treatments are available for management of raspberry anthracnose.(Required) true false Δ
