nrDNA ITS sequences were used to analyze the genetic structure and genetic diversity of Colletotrichum fructicola populations consisting of 145 strains isolated from 10 sites. A total of 13 ITS haplotypes were identified among which the dominant haplotype (haplotype 5) included 127 specimens from the 10 sites. The genetic differentiation index, FST, revealed significant genetic differentiation between Suizhou populations and the others. AMOVA test showed that 13% of genetic differentiation occurred among population and 87% within population. ...