Biological Characteristics and Fungicide Screening of Colletotrichum fructicola Causing Mulberry Anthracnose
Author Information
Author(s): Li Ping, Dai Xue, Wang Siyi, Luo Qian, Tang Qingqing, Xu Zijing, Zhao Weiguo, Wu Fuan, Bidochka Michael J.
Primary Institution: Jiangsu University of Science and Technology
Hypothesis
This study aims to elucidate the biological characteristics of Colletotrichum fructicola and to screen effective fungicides for its management.
Conclusion
The study identifies optimal growth conditions for Colletotrichum fructicola and highlights carbendazim as the most effective fungicide against it.
Supporting Evidence
- Potato dextrose agar (PDA) is the optimal growth medium for Colletotrichum fructicola.
- The pathogen can grow at temperatures from 5 to 40 °C, with optimal growth at 25 °C.
- Carbendazim WP showed the best inhibitory effect with an EC50 value of 0.0242 μg/mL.
- The pathogen can grow across a pH range of 4 to 12, with optimal growth at pH 7.
- Under alternating light and dark cycles, the colonies grew rapidly and produced abundant spores.
Takeaway
Scientists studied a fungus that makes mulberry trees sick and found the best way to kill it using a special medicine.
Methodology
The study used cross and spore counting methods to investigate the biological characteristics of the fungus and the growth rate method to test fungicide sensitivity.
Limitations
The study was conducted indoors, and field trials are necessary to confirm the effectiveness of the fungicides.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.0242
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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