Colletotrichum dematium is a plant pathogen causing anthracnose.
Colletotrichum dematium has a significant role as a cause of anthracnose in the Japanese radishes Sato, T., Muta, T., Imamura, Y., Nojima, H., Moriwaki, J., & Yaguchi, Y. (2005). Anthracnose of Japanese radish caused by Colletotrichum dematium. Journal of General Plant Pathology, 71(5), 380–383. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10327-005-0214-3 and its ability to cause rare fungal keratitis Wankhade, A. B., Sahu, V., Sharma, P., & Das, P. (2021). Keratitis Due to a Rare Fungus Colletotrichum dematium: A Case Report. Journal of Clinical & Diagnostic Research, 15(2), 3–4. https://doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2021/45851.14533 in humans. This information highlights both the agricultural impact of the fungus and its relevance medically. The research shows how C. dematium is a serious problem for the farmers in Japan and how it affects their crops.Tomioka, K., Moriwaki, J., & Sato, T. (2008). Anthracnose of Polygonatum falcatum caused by Colletotrichum dematium. Journal of General Plant Pathology, 74(5), 402–404. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10327-008-0112-6
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