Market survey of post-harvest diseases and incidence of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides on avocado and mango fruit in South Africa.
Sanders G. M., Korsten L., Wehner F. C.
Author Affiliation: Department of Microbiology and Plant Pathology, University of Pretoria, Pretoria 0002, South Africa.
Tropical Science 40 : 192-198
Abstract : The incidence of stem-end rot (SE) and anthracnose on Fuerte avocado fruit and anthracnose and soft brown rot (SBR) on Sensation mango was determined on fruit received from the most important production areas in South Africa by the Pretoria National Fresh Produce Market. The incidence of SE, anthracnose and SBR varied seasonally and with production area, but SE and anthracnose were more prevalent on avocados (37%) than mangos (32%). C. gloeosporioides was isolated throughout the season, most frequently from the Louis Trichardt and Hazyview areas for avocados and mangos respectively.