December 4, 2025Plant Disease

First Report of Colletotrichum siamense Causing Fruit Rot of Sweet Orange ( Citrus sinensis ) in India

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Field survey identifies fruit rot in Citrus sinensis caused by Colletotrichum siamense, indicating the need for management strategies.

Colletotrichum siamense induces significant fruit rot in sweet orange, posing a threat to citrus production.
A field survey during the kharif season revealed a 25-30% infection rate in fruits.
Pathogenicity confirmed through various methods including Koch’s postulates on fresh fruits.
Identification lays groundwork for future research on combating the fungal threat to Citrus sinensis.

Kharbadkar et al. (2025) studied this question.

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