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Anthracnose of Persimmon in Korea: Pathogen Diversity, Epidemiology, and Management Approach
Sopheap Mao1
,
Hye-Gyoung Yoo1
,
Byulhana Lee1
,
Kyungho Won1*
1Pear Research Center, National Institute of Horticultural and Herbal Science, Rural Development Administration, Naju 58216, Korea
*Corresponding Author
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Abstract

Anthracnose, caused by species of the genus Colletotrichum, is one of the most destructive diseases affecting persimmon in Korea. Early studies identified Colletotrichum species primarily based on morphological characteristics. However, recent advances in molecular taxonomy, particularly the application of multilocus phylogenetic analyses, have significantly improved species identification and revealed that persimmon anthracnose is caused by multiple Colletotrichum species rather than a single pathogen. In Korea, persimmon anthracnose is attributed to Colletotrichum species within C. gloeosporioides species and C. acutatum species complexes. These pathogens differ in terms of pathogenicity, tissue specificity, epidemiological characteristics, and fungicide sensitivity, complicating disease diagnosis and management. This review synthesizes the current knowledge in the areas of pathogen diversity, disease symptoms, epidemiology, environmental factors affecting disease development, and management strategies for persimmon anthracnose in Korea. The disease is characterized by a polycyclic infection cycle driven by rainfall, prolonged leaf wetness, and high humidity, leading to repeated cycles of infection throughout the growing season. Latent infections occurring during fruit development frequently remain asymptomatic until fruit maturation or postharvest storage, contributing to significant economic losses. Current management practices primarily rely on fungicide applications integrated with orchard sanitation and other cultural practices. Although biological control agents and plant-derived products represent environmentally sustainable alternatives, their field efficacy remains inconsistent, with limited studies specifically addressing their application to persimmon as well. In addition, this review highlights the importance of modern molecular approaches using multilocus sequence data for the accurate identification and differentiation of Colletotrichum species associated with persimmon and other economically important crops. Future research should focus on genomics-assisted breeding for anthracnose-resistant persimmon cultivars, addressing the limited evaluation of resistance of Korean cultivars and the lack of identified resistance genes or quantitative trait loci (QTLs). Given the diversity of the Colletotrichum species complex, this requires standardized multi-isolate phenotyping integrated with genomic approaches and candidate defense genes to develop durable, broad-spectrum resistance and reduce reliance on chemical control methods.

Keywords
Colletotrichum
management
molecular
morphological
multilocus phylogenetic
polycyclic
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  • Publisher :KOREAN SOCIETY FOR HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE
  • Publisher(Ko) :한국원예학회
  • Journal Title :Horticultural Science and Technology
  • Journal Title(Ko) :원예과학기술지
  • Received Date : 2026-07-10
  • Revised Date : 2026-09-14
  • Accepted Date : 2026-09-18
  • DOI :https://doi.org/10.7235/HORT.20260038
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