biological characterization

First Report of Colletotrichum kahawae Causing Anthracnose on Buckwheat (Fagopyrum tataricum) in China and Biological Characterization of the Pathogen

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Researchers in China identified a fungus called Colletotrichum kahawae causing a serious disease called anthracnose in buckwheat crops for the first time. The fungus also has the potential to infect other important crops like wheat, oats, potatoes, and corn. Scientists determined the ideal conditions for this fungus to grow and tested its ability to infect different plants. This discovery will help farmers develop better strategies to prevent and manage this disease in buckwheat and other crops.

First Report of Colletotrichum kahawae Causing Anthracnose on Buckwheat (Fagopyrum tataricum) in China and Biological Characterization of the Pathogen

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Researchers in China discovered that a fungus called Colletotrichum kahawae is causing a serious disease called anthracnose on buckwheat crops in Yunnan Province. This is the first time this particular fungus has been identified on buckwheat in China. Scientists studied how the fungus grows and found it prefers temperatures around 25°C and neutral pH levels. The fungus can also infect other important crops like wheat, corn, potatoes, and oats, which could pose a significant threat to agriculture in the region.

First Report of Colletotrichum kahawae Causing Anthracnose on Buckwheat (Fagopyrum tataricum) in China and Biological Characterization of the Pathogen

mycolabadmin

Researchers in China discovered that a fungus called Colletotrichum kahawae is causing a serious disease called anthracnose on buckwheat crops in Yunnan Province. This is the first time this particular fungus has been found on buckwheat, though it’s already known for causing disease on coffee plants worldwide. The scientists characterized how this fungus grows best under certain conditions and tested whether it could infect other important crops like corn, wheat, and potatoes, finding it could potentially harm these crops too.