Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) is a vital crop worldwide, but it faces significant threats from diseases, particularly anthracnose, caused by the fungus Colletotrichum lindemuthianum.

Anthracnose leaf blight and stalk rot of corn, caused by the fungus Colletotrichum graminicola, is a disease of worldwide importance. Yield losses can approach 40% and up to 80% lodging has been ...