First report of as a causal agent of post-harvest disease of watermelons () in Brazil.

Watermelon (), it's an important fruit in Brazil, producing 1.9 million ton/year, occupies the fifth place in the world, (FAO, 2022), but post-harvest diseases are a major limitation, leading to losses of up to 15% (Balasubramaniam et al. 2023).

First Report of Lasiodiplodia brasiliensis Causing Root Rot on Watermelon in Brazil.

Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus (Thumb.) Matsum. & Nakai) is an important crop in Brazil both for export and domestic consumption.