“…Understanding the diversity of Colletotrichum species associated with a specific host is crucial for the implementation of efficient management strategies, as different species have different abilities to adapt to their environment (Chen et al, 2018; Fuentes‐Aragón et al, 2020). Several studies have been conducted to identify Colletotrichum species associated with avocado in different countries, including Australia (Giblin et al, 2018), Brazil (Soares et al, 2021), Chile (Bustamante et al, 2022), China (Li et al, 2022), Taiwan (Wu et al, 2023), Italy (Guarnaccia et al, 2016), Mexico (Ayvar‐Serna et al, 2021; Fuentes‐Aragón et al, 2020), New Zealand (Hofer et al, 2021) and Sri Lanka (Dissanayake et al, 2021; Hunupolagama et al, 2015). However, a comprehensive study investigating the diversity, phylogeny and pathogenicity of Colletotrichum species associated with avocado in Thailand is lacking.…”