Diversity of Colletotrichum Species Associated with Anthracnose Disease in Tropical Fruit Crops—A Review

In tropical fruit crops, anthracnose is mainly caused by species belonging to the fungal genus, Colletotrichum. These phytopathogens can infect several parts of crops; however, infection during postharvest or ripening stages responsible for major economic losses. Due formation black dark brown sunken lesions on surface, reduces quality and marketability. Among most common crops susceptible are mango, papaya, banana, avocado, guava, dragon fruit; these economically relevant products in many developing countries. It important document that newly recorded Colletotrichum spp. associated with multiple hosts, but some may be host-specific. By using markers, phylogenetic have been reported as anthracnose-causing pathogens. Taking into account disease management strategies strongly rely adequate knowledge causative agents, updated information hazard posed recently identified plantations harvested fruits becomes vital. Besides, biosecurity should listed quarantine pathogens, considering traded worldwide.