Meteorological Conditions in a Temperate Climate for Colletotrichum acutatum, Strawberry Pathogen Distribution and Susceptibility of Different Cultivars to Anthracnose

Previously, Colletotrichum spp. has been considered a warmer climate pathogen as these meteorological conditions are most optimal for its development. However, change is fostering the spread of plant disease and complicating ability to predict This study aims determine anthracnose development, evaluate susceptibility different strawberry cultivars detect distribution pathogens in temperate conditions. The experiment was carried out Institute Horticulture Lithuanian Research Centre Agriculture Forestry (LAMMC) Lithuania during 2018–2019 growing season. To contamination levels (fungal bacterial pathogens) parts, soil Colletotrichumacutatum, samples were collected at four locations from eleven cultivars. results revealed that not equally prevalent all farms tested. evaluation indicated leaves stems similarly contaminated with pathogenic fungi. frequently isolated fungi Mycosphaerella spp., Alternaria Fusarium Phytophthora Botrytis Our confirmed response cultivar C. acutatum unequal. suitable temperature C.acutatum development 25 °C. Monitoring conditions, inoculum source appropriate selection could reduce or avoid yield losses caused by acutatum.