Disease: coffee anthracnose

Geographic variation in fungal diversity associated with leaf spot symptoms of Coffea arabica in Yunnan, China

Researchers studied the different types of fungi found on coffee plant leaves in two regions of Yunnan, China. They discovered that the mountainous areas of Pu’er had more harmful fungi causing leaf spot disease, while the tropical lowlands of Xishuangbanna had more beneficial fungi that could naturally control pests. This information helps coffee farmers choose better disease management strategies based on their location’s unique environmental conditions.

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Diversity and Pathogenicity of Colletotrichum Species Causing Coffee Anthracnose in China

Researchers identified seven different fungal species causing anthracnose disease on coffee plants in China. Two of these species, Colletotrichum nupharicola and C. cliviicola, were reported for the first time as coffee pathogens. All seven species were capable of infecting coffee leaves, though with varying degrees of severity. These findings will help coffee farmers develop better strategies to control this major disease.

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Geographic variation in fungal diversity associated with leaf spot symptoms of Coffea arabica in Yunnan, China

Researchers studied the fungi found on coffee leaf spots in two different regions of Yunnan province in China. They discovered that the types of fungi varied significantly between the cooler, higher-altitude Pu’er region (which had more harmful fungi) and the warmer, tropical Xishuangbanna region (which had more beneficial fungi that could fight pests). This information can help coffee farmers choose better disease management strategies based on their location.

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