Anthracnose of chilli caused by Colletotrichum capsici (Sydow) Butler and Bisby is an economically important
disease of chilli affecting both fruit and seed quality. Chilli seed samples collected from different chilli growing districts of
northern Karnataka revealed fungi viz., Colletotrichum capsici, species of Cercospora, Alternaria, Penicillium and Aspergillus.
Colletotrichum capsici were the most predominant fungi encountered (71.24%). Seed samples collected from Haveri district
showed maximum infection of Colletotrichum capsici. Among the different seed health testing methods tested, Standard
Blotter Method was found to be most efficient for the quick and accurate diagnosis of Colletotrichum capsici.