Light controls important physiological and morphological responses in fungi. Fungi can
sense near-ultraviolet, blue, green, red and far-red light using up to 11 photoreceptors and …

The genus Colletotrichum comprises species with different lifestyles but is mainly known for
phytopathogenic species that infect crops of agronomic relevance causing considerable …

Abstract Mango fruit (Mangifera Indica L., cv. Shelly) developing at the exterior of canopy
and exposed to sunlight acquires a red peel color on the sun-exposed side compared to the …

Due to post-harvest losses more than 30% of harvested fruits will not reach the consumers'
plate. Fungal pathogens play a key role in those losses, as they cause most of the fruit rots …

Fruit losses during postharvest storage and handling due to pathogen infections are one of
the major problems in the global food chain supply. The application of chemical fungicides …

The fungus C olletotrichum gloeosporioides breaches the fruit cuticle but remains quiescent
until fruit ripening signals a switch to necrotrophy, culminating in devastating anthracnose …

Background Many species belonging to the genus Colletotrichum cause anthracnose
disease on a wide range of plant species. In addition to their economic impact, the genus …

Colletotrichum species are present in both tropical and subtropical regions of the world. But
Colletotrichum gloeosporioides is most important pathogen and belongs to order …

The disease caused by pathogenic fungi is the main cause of postharvest loss of fresh fruits.
The formulation of disease control strategies greatly depends on the understanding of …

Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is an importan constituent of people's diets especially
in developing countries. Dry beans find a unique position in the culinary items because of …