فهرست نشریات علمی دسترسی آزاد ایران

The cultivation of citrus trees is affected by many plant pathogenic fungi, which can cause various diseases and reduce citrus production. The members of Colletotrichum genus are the causal agent of anthracnose in a broad range of host plants, including Citrus species. More than 35 Colletotrichum species have been reported on Citrus species worldwide. So far, five species of C. fructicola, C. gloeosporioides, C. karstii, C. novae-zelandiae, and C. siamense, have been identified in association with citrus trees in the north and south parts of Iran. The diversity of Colletotrichum species and the wide range of anthracnose symptoms on citrus indicate a lack of specific pathogen-host relationships. These pathogens can induce various symptoms, including fruit and leaf spots, necrosis, post-flowering fruit drop, dieback, twig blight, and post-harvest rots, leading to significant yield and market value losses. In this review article, we provide an overview of the most prominent Colletotrichum species associated with citrus, their geographical distribution, lifestyle, symptoms, pathogenicity, host resistance and management.