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Anthracnose is a fungal disease caused by Colletotrichum gloeosporioides that affects mango trees, leading to significant yield losses in tropical and subtropical regions. The disease manifests through dark lesions on fruits, leaves, and stems, and is spread by environmental conditions and infected plant material. Effective management includes cultural practices, chemical controls, and the use of resistant varieties to mitigate economic losses and maintain mango quality.

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Anthracnose is a fungal disease caused by Colletotrichum gloeosporioides that affects mango trees, leading to significant yield losses in tropical and subtropical regions. The disease manifests through dark lesions on fruits, leaves, and stems, and is spread by environmental conditions and infected plant material. Effective management includes cultural practices, chemical controls, and the use of resistant varieties to mitigate economic losses and maintain mango quality.

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• Name- Sushil Shukla

• Roll no-22031000100
• Semester- 6th
• Submitted to- Dr. Shubham Bajpai
• Subject-Diseases of field and Horticultural crops and
their management -ll
• What is Anthracnose?
• Anthracnose is a fungal disease that

Introduction to
affects mango trees and is caused by
Colletotrichum gloeosporioides.

Anthracnose of
• Occurrence: It is prevalent in tropical
and subtropical regions where mangoes
are grown.

Mango • Importance: This disease affects mango


fruit, leaves, and stems, leading to
significant yield losses if not managed.
Disease Cycle of
Anthracnose of Mango

• Infection Process:
• Fungal spores (conidia) are spread by rain, wind, or
insects to the mango tree.
• Germination: The spores germinate under favorable
conditions (high humidity, temperatures around 22-
30°C).
• Penetration: The fungus invades the mango's tissues,
leading to infection.
• Symptoms development: Lesions form on fruits, leaves,
and stems, leading to rotting or decay.
• Overwintering: The pathogen survives on infected plant
material or in the soil and reinfects during the next growing
season.
Symptoms of
Anthracnose of Mango
• On Mango Fruits:
• Dark, sunken lesions on ripe fruits, often with pink
spore masses.
• Lesions may enlarge and cause fruit rot.
• On Leaves:
• Circular or irregular brown spots with darker borders.
• Leaves may curl or drop prematurely.
• On Shoots and Twigs:
• Dark streaks or lesions, often causing dieback.
• Conditions for Symptoms: High humidity and warm
temperatures favor symptom development
Management of Anthracnose of Mango

Post-Harvest Handling:
Resistant Varieties: Use
Ensure proper fruit handling
Cultural Practices: Chemical Control: resistant mango cultivars, if
to prevent spread after
available.
harvesting.
• Pruning: Remove infected • Fungicides: Apply
branches to reduce spore fungicides like
spread. carbendazim, mancozeb,
• Proper Spacing: Ensure or copper-based solutions.
good air circulation to • Timing of Application:
reduce humidity around Apply fungicides during
trees. flowering and pre-harvest
• Fallen Debris: Collect and stages.
destroy fallen infected
leaves and fruits.
Impact of Anthracnose
Economic Losses:

• Reduced marketability due to appearance (rotted fruit).


• Loss of fruit yield.

Quality Decline: Affected mango fruits often have a


reduced shelf life and quality.

Global Spread: The disease affects mango production


of Mango

worldwide, particularly in tropical and subtropical


areas.

Export Restrictions: Countries with heavy


anthracnose presence may face export bans or
restrictions on mango shipments.
Anthracnose of mango is a serious
fungal disease that can significantly
impact mango production and quality.

Effective management practices include


cultural controls, chemical treatments,
Conclusion

and selecting resistant varieties.

Awareness and timely intervention can


help mitigate the economic and
agricultural impact.

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