Abstract
First report of target leaf spot of Okra by <em>Corynespora cassiicola</em> in Sri Lanka
Highlights
Corynespora cassiicola is a pathogen, endophyte and saprophyte
C. cassiicola was isolated from Okra, a nutritious and delicious annual vegetable crop grown in the tropics and sub-tropics
Fungal isolates from the advancing margins were consistently isolated on to potato dextrose agar (PDA – Difco) and identified as Corynespora cassiicola (Berk. & Curt.) Wei. (Ellis & Holiday, 1971)
Summary
Corynespora cassiicola is a pathogen, endophyte and saprophyte. This fungus is pathogenic on more than 530 plant species representing more than 380 genera. Cowpea, cucumber, egg plant, sesame, soybean, tobacco, tomato, cocoa, papaya, winged bean, pea nut, sweet potato and manihot are among the economically important crops and the devastating leaf fall disease of rubber (Hevea brasiliensis) is notable (Fernando et al., 2009). C. cassiicola was isolated from Okra, a nutritious and delicious annual vegetable crop grown in the tropics and sub-tropics.
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