First report of hog-plum (Spondias pinnata) leaf spot disease

Hog-plum is a tree species with edible fruits. The plant is naturally distributed in the tropical areas of the Indian subcontinent. Our effort to introduce it in the semi- arid conditions of western India failed as the plants developed severe shot-hole type leaf spot symptoms. Association of a fungus with the disease was detected and its pathogenicity was established. The pathogen was identified to the genus level (Colletotrichum )b ased on the morphological and molecular markers.