Plant Health Cases
Emerging Olive Anthracnose Pathosystem in Morocco
Abstract Olive anthracnose, caused by various fungal species belonging to the genus Colletotrichum , is one of the most damaging diseases for olive cultivation in the Mediterranean area. Although the disease has been investigated widely in southern Europe, information regarding its epidemiology, pathogen diversity, and prevalence in North Africa is scarce. In Morocco, olive anthracnose has been considered a sporadic or secondary disease. However, it is becoming more prevalent due to climate variability, orchard int …