Diversity, Prevalence and Virulence of Species Causing Anthracnose on Cassava Leaves in the Northern Region of Brazil.

Cassava ( Crantz) is a staple crop widely cultivated by small farmers in tropical countries. However, despite the low level of technology required for its management, it can be affected by several diseases, with anthracnose as the main threat. There is little information about the main species of that infect cassava in Brazil.

Occurrence of causing anthracnose on .

Cassava () is one of the main food sources of energy in developing countries owing to its starch-rich roots (Pinweha et al., 2015). Anthracnose is considered the most destructive disease of the aerial part of this crop (Bragança et al.

First report of causing anthracnose in cassava in Brazil.

Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) presents significant economic importance in Brazil and other developing countries due to its use in human and animal feeding. In 2019, cassava plants sampled in Pará state (Brazil) presented necrotic and irregular leaf spots, characteristic symptoms of cassava anthracnose. About 90% of the plants were symptomatic, and disease severity was higher during months with high temperature and humidity.

First report of Colletotrichum chrysophillum causing cassava anthracnose in Brazil.

Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) has significant socioeconomic relevance in Brazil and other developing countries, as one of the main sources of carbohydrates for human and animal consumption (De Oliviera et al., 2011). Among the cassava crop diseases, anthracnose is one of the main limiting factors for production and may be caused by species like Colletotrichum plurivorum, C.