Most of the Colletotrichum stop cause:

Correct option is D

Colletotrichum is a genus of ascomycete fungi known to be one of the most economically important groups of plant pathogens. The majority of species within this genus are responsible for anthracnose diseases across a wide range of fruit, vegetable, legume, cereal, and ornamental crops.
�� Why Anthracnose is the Correct Answer:
· Definition of Anthracnose:
· A disease marked by dark, sunken lesions on leaves, stems, fruits, or flowers.
· Often accompanied by acervuli (fruiting bodies) producing conidia (asexual spores).
· Typical Symptoms Caused by Colletotrichum spp.:
· Dark, necrotic spots with concentric rings or sunken lesions.
· Fruit rot, stem dieback, leaf spotting.
· Premature fruit drop or shriveling, especially in mango, chili, beans, and guava.
· Key Species and Crops Affected:
· Colletotrichum gloeosporioides – mango, papaya, avocado
· Colletotrichum capsici – chili, bell pepper
· Colletotrichum lindemuthianum – beans
· Colletotrichum musae – banana
· Life Cycle and Spread:
· Spread through rain splash, wind, and contaminated tools.
· Favored by humid and warm conditions.