Soybean anthracnose caused by Colletotrichum species: Current status and future prospects.

ABSTRACT: Soybean (Glycine max) is one of the most important cultivated plants worldwide as a source of protein-rich foods and animal feeds. Anthracnose, caused by different lineages of the hemibiotrophic fungus Colletotrichum, is one of the main limiting factors to soybean production. Losses due to anthracnose have been neglected, but their impact may threaten up to 50% of the grain production.

Taxonomy

While C. truncatum is considered the main species associated with soybean anthracnose, recently other species have been reported as pathogenic on this host. Until now, it has not been clear whether the association of new Colletotrichum species with the disease is related to emerging species or whether it is due to the undergoing changes in the taxonomy of the genus.

Disease symptoms

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SUBMITTER: Boufleur TR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7938629 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature