Colletotrichum theae-sinensis
Colletotrichum theae-sinensis is a species of fungus in the family Glomerellaceae. It is a plant pathogen that primarily affects the tea plant (Camellia sinensis), causing a disease known as anthracnose.
Taxonomy[edit | edit source]
The species was first described in 1917 by Japanese mycologist Sydow. It belongs to the genus Colletotrichum, which comprises numerous species of plant pathogens.
Description[edit | edit source]
Colletotrichum theae-sinensis is characterized by its conidia, which are cylindrical and hyaline. The fungus produces asexual spores in acervuli, which are small, cushion-shaped fruiting bodies.
Pathogenicity[edit | edit source]
Colletotrichum theae-sinensis is a pathogen of the tea plant, causing anthracnose disease. The disease is characterized by the formation of dark, sunken lesions on the leaves and stems of the plant. If left untreated, it can lead to significant yield losses.
Management[edit | edit source]
Management of Colletotrichum theae-sinensis involves a combination of cultural practices and chemical control. Cultural practices include the removal and destruction of infected plant material, and the maintenance of optimal growing conditions to reduce plant stress. Chemical control typically involves the application of fungicides.
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