First report of Anthracnose on 'Purple Dream' Solanum melongena in Malaysia Caused by Colletotrichum siamense

• Published in: Plant disease
• Main Authors: Khoo, Ying Wei, Tan, Hui Teng, Khaw, Yam Sim, Li, Shi-Fang, Chong, Khim Phin
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.09.2022
• Subjects: Fungi; Solanum melongena; Vegetables; Colletotrichum siamense; Crop Type; Anthracnose; Pathogen detection; Causal Agent; Malaysia; Koch's postulate; Subject Areas

'Purple Dream' eggplant ( ) is widely grown for its edible fruits in Malaysia. In July 2021, anthracnose symptoms were observed on fruit with a disease severity of approximately 80% and an incidence of 10% in a field (14.6 m2) (5°56'50.9"N, 116°04'31.9"E) located in the...