Survey of Anthracnose Disease in Chilli Crop in Rewa Region

Anamika, Salome Rhoda Ete, Paras Nath

Abstract: Anthracnose of chilli (Capsicum frutecens) is an economically important disease which affects chilli production. Typically, this disease is mainly caused by Colletotricum capsici and C. gloeosporiodes. The appearance on fruits displays small, circular brown spots with concentric rings of acervuli. A survey was conducted to assess the incidence of anthracnose of chilli in five locations in Rewa Province. The percentage incidence of anthracnose affected fruits under field conditions was more on green fruits which the outcome indicated the incidence ranged from 55.53 to 71.10 %. It was revealed the predominance presence of the anthracnose disease which is the major constraints to profitable cultivation of chilli in Rewa region.

Keywords: Colletotricum, chilli, survey, anthracnose, fruit rot, disease incidence