Two new species of <i>Colletotrichum</i> (Glomerellales, Glomerellaceae) causing anthracnose on <i>Epimediumsagittatum</i>.

ABSTRACT: Epimediumsagittatum (Sieb. et Zucc.) Maxim, a perennial herb belonging to the Berberidaceae family, is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine for its beneficial role in enhancing kidney function, strengthening bones and muscles, and dispelling wind-dampness. Clinically, it is commonly used to treat osteoporosis, rheumatism, hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases. During 2023 to 2024, a disease suspected to be anthracnose was observed to be infecting the bases of Epimedium seedlings in Bibo Town, Kaili City, Guizhou Province. In the fall, the disease incidence reached 90%, with severe infection resulting in total desiccation and foliage death. Tissue isolation and single-conidium methods were used to identify and isolate the pathogens, which were determined to be two a

SUBMITTER: Jiang K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11986431 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature