In tropical fruit crops, anthracnose is mainly caused by species belonging to the fungal
genus, Colletotrichum. These phytopathogens can infect several parts of the fruit crops; …

Papaya (Carica papaya) had become an important crop in Malaysia due to its health
benefits and economic development such as food processing. However, it suffered a serious …

Several diseases have threatened tomato production in Florida, resulting in large losses,
especially in fresh markets. In this study, a high-resolution portable spectral sensor was …

The structure and function of rhizosphere microbial communities are affected by the plant
health status. In this study, we investigated the effect of root rot on the avocado rhizosphere …

Post-harvest diseases are responsible for significant losses worldwide, especially the plant
pathogenic fungi Botrytis cinerea and Colletotrichum sp. are particularly severe and …

Plant pathogens diminish crop quality and yield, leading to economic losses. Molecular
markers have the potential for early and accurate detection of pathogens. DNA markers …

Anthracnose crown rot (ACR) is one of the major diseases affecting strawberry crops grown
in warm climates and causes huge yield losses each year. ACR is caused by the fungus …

Postharvest fruit disease in papaya (Carica papaya L.) caused by fungus is one of the major
problems in the fruit industry. The aim of the study is to determine the major postharvest …

Recently, anthracnose has become a major problem in papaya production and postharvest
stages. The occurrence of both Colletotrichum gloeosporioides and Colletotrichum capsici …

Paper-based analytical devices (PADs) have gained enormous attention because of their
low-cost, simple fabrication, and portability. Here, we propose a paper-based device for …