Fungal Pathogens Associated with Strawberry Crown Rot Disease in China.

ABSTRACT: Strawberry crown rot (SCR) is a serious disease that is generally referred to as seedling anthracnose due to its association with Colletotrichum spp. Presently, SCR is the main cause of death of strawberry seedlings. However, management strategies, including fungicides targeting Colletotrichum spp., have failed to obtain satisfactory results. Therefore, identifying the exact pathogen species causing SCR could guide its management. A total of 287 isolates were obtained from SCR-diseased plants. Based on the culture, morphology, and phylogenetic characteristics, the above 287 fungal isolates of SCR pathogens were identified as 12 different species, including Colletotrichum siamense, C. fructicola, Fusarium oxysporum, F. commune, F. equise

SUBMITTER: Zhang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9698672 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature