Vol. 11, Issue 11 (2022)

The study was undertaken to evaluate Identify the different colletotrichum spp. along with other fungi associated with chilli seeds collected from infected fruits. Each sample was categorized in five groups deformities (Shriveled) and discoloration (black and brown) were noticed in all the samples. Maximum deformity, in the form of shriveling (12.87%) was observed in sample ‘B’ followed by sample ‘C’ (12.32%) and it was minimum in sample ‘F’ (1.30%). Discoloration in the form of black / brown was maximum in sample ‘B’ (6.80% / 4.70%), while it was minimum in the sample ‘F’ (0.90% / 0.50%). Maximum mechanically damaged (3.32%) seeds occurred in sample ‘B’ and they were minimum in sample ‘F’ (0.60%). Impurities in the form of plant debris’ and inert material were observed in all the samples. Maximum apparently healthy seeds were observed in sample ‘F’ (96.62%) and it was minimum (65.79%) in sample ‘B’.