Vol. 9, Special Issue 12, Part S (2025)

Mango suffers post-harvest losses of up to 40%, primarily due to anthracnose caused by Colletotrichum gloeosporioides. This study assessed the efficacy of selected plant extracts, natural farming inputs and fungicides against the pathogen under in-vitro and in-vivo conditions. Garlic (10%) and ginger (10%) extracts showed the highest mycelial inhibition (92.21% and 89.93%), while fresh cow urine (10%) was the most effective natural input (91.38%). Among fungicides, tebuconazole 50% + trifloxystrobin 25% WG at 200 ppm exhibited maximum inhibition (98.47%). In in-vivo tests, garlic and ginger extracts significantly reduced disease severity, with tebuconazole + trifloxystrobin showing the lowest severity (6.02% pre-inoculation; 9.81% post-inoculation). The results highlight the potential of integrating botanicals, natural inputs and modern fungicides for eco-friendly and effective management of mango anthracnose.