Survey, Symptomatology, and Isolation of Anthracnose of Cucumber Caused by Colletotrichum orbiculare in the North Karnataka, India
Vani C B., Palaiah, P., Manjunath, N., Mallikarjun Kenganal & Govindappa, M. R · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2026
Anthracnose is a destructive disease affecting cucurbits, causing significant losses. The disease can reduce yield by up to 30% in cucumbers and up to 60% in watermelons. A survey conducted in various districts of Karnataka revealed that the highest disease severity was recorded...