Colletotrichum higginsianum
anthracnose of turnip
Worldwide
Not widespread. Primarily in the SE.
2023-04-10
fungus
Brazil
Brassicaceae family
COLLHG
Primarily reported in Asian countries
3 Known Hosts
Brassica oleracea vars.
cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, brussel sprouts
No
COLLHG-4,ISF RPLD
Seed is often cited as a means of transmission, but no evidence of a seed pathway was found. Seed has been inferred as a pathway due to possible seed transmission in radish.
Brassica spp.
turnip, chinese cabbage, mustard greens
No
COLLHG-3,COLLHG-4
Seed is often cited as a means of transmission, but no evidence of a seed pathway was found. Seed has been inferred as a pathway due to possible seed transmission in radish.
Raphanus sativus
radish
No
RICH ISTA,COLLHG-3
Pathway not proven. Seed as a pathway has been cited in several diagnostic books or technical bulletins. Only one paper from 1950 is used to cite seed as a possible pathway. No other references have been found.
Yes
Blotter or Freezing blotter
Reference lists above methods for seed health testing. No efficacy data presented. Tests have not been validated or standardized.
COLLHG-5
Richardson, MJ. 1990. An Annotated List of Seedborne Diseases. International Seed Testing Association, Zurich Switzerland.
Scheffer., 1950. Anthracnose Leafspot of Crucifers. Technical Bulletin, North Carolina Agricultural Experiment Station.
Mathur, S.B. and Kongsdal, O. (2003). Common laboratory seed health testing methods for detecting fungi. First Edition. International Seed Testing Association: Bassersdorf, Switzerland
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