Peony is one of China's traditional precious flowers, but in recent years, peony anthracnose has caused significant losses to the peony industry. Peony anthracnose is a plant disease caused by fungi, which mainly harms the roots, stems, leaves, and flowers of peonies. In order to protect peony resources and reduce the harm of peony anthracnose to the industry, this article will provide a detailed introduction from the aspects of the causes of peony anthracnose, prevention, and treatment.

I. Causes of Peony Anthracnose
1. Climatic conditions
2. Soil conditions

3. Host plants
4. Fungal infection
5. Human factors

II. Control Principles for Peony Anthracnose
1. Prevention first
2. Integrated management
3. Use of resistant varieties
III. Preventive Measures for Peony Anthracnose
1. Soil disinfection
2. Removal of diseased residues
3. Rational fertilization
4. Strengthen management
IV. Pesticide Selection for Chemical Control of Peony Anthracnose
1. Thiophanate-methyl
2. Carbendazim
3. Indole alcohol
4. Salicylic acid compounds
V. Methods for Biological Control of Peony Anthracnose
1. Utilization of natural enemies
2. Utilization of antagonistic microorganisms
3. Utilization of plants to enhance plant immunity
VI. Methods for Ecological Control of Peony Anthracnose
1. Increasing light intensity
2. Increasing ventilation
3. Rational watering
4. Use of organic fertilizers
VII. Key Technologies for Preventing Peony Anthracnose
1. Use of resistant varieties
2. Strengthen management
3. Multiple measures, prevention first
4. Timely management, prevent problems before they arise
VIII. Chemical Control Technology for Peony Anthracnose
1. Pesticide seed soaking method
2. Root collar spraying method
3. Foliar spraying method
4. Soil treatment method
IX. Biological Control Technology for Peony Anthracnose
1. Natural enemy method
2. Microorganism method
3. Plant immunity enhancement method
X. Ecological Control Technology for Peony Anthracnose
1. Increasing light intensity
2. Increasing ventilation
3. Rational watering
4. Use of organic fertilizers
XI. Traditional Chinese Medicine Control Technology for Peony Anthracnose
1. Mannitol
2. Rhodiola
3. Berberine
4. Salvia miltiorrhiza
XII. Bio-fertilizer Control Technology for Peony Anthracnose
1. General-purpose microbial fertilizer
2. Sclerotia biological organic fertilizer
3. Bacterial organic fertilizer
4. Compound biological organic fertilizer
XIII. Biological Agent Control Technology for Peony Anthracnose
1. Biological pesticide
2. Biological regulator
3. Biological insecticide
4. Biological herbicide
XIV. Physical Control Technology for Peony Anthracnose
1. Ultraviolet radiation method
2. High-temperature sterilization method
3. Freezing method
4. Hydrogen peroxide spraying method
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This article introduces the causes, prevention, and treatment methods of peony anthracnose, and proposes a control strategy of "prevention first, multiple measures," which is of great significance for protecting the peony industry and improving the economic benefits of peony cultivation. At the same time, it also reminds growers and personnel engaged in garden and flowers to remain vigilant and take timely and effective measures to prevent the occurrence of peony anthracnose, ensuring the sustainable use of peony resources.