News about Pathogenicity

Diversity of Colletotrichum species responsible of cherries post-harvest anthracnose in China

Post-harvest​

19 Nov 2024

A recent Chinese study analyzed various cherry samples collected over two different growing seasons. From these samples, 43 isolates of Colletotrichum were obtained and characterized, representing the species associated with anthracnose in the main cultivation regions.

Analysis of fungal diversity responsible for cherry fruit rot in Shandong province, China

Crop protection

11 Nov 2024

Pathogenicity tests showed that all isolated species could cause fruit infections, though with varying levels of aggressiveness. Among them, Diaporthe eres displayed the highest virulence followed by Fusarium incarnatum and Botryosphaeria dothidea.