New foliar disease of mango (Manguifera indica L.) in Cuba.
Rivas-Figueredo E., Edwin-Gakegne R.
Author Affiliation: Universidad Agraria de La Habana, Autopista Nacional, km 23 1/2, San José de Las Lajas, Apartado Postal 19, La Habana, Cuba.
Revista Mexicana de Fitopatología 19 : 104-106
Abstract : Diverse fungal parasites damage leaves, flowers and fruits of mango (Mangifera indica) which may affect production. In this work, a new disease that causes defoliation in young leaves is studied. Symptomatology is described and pathogenicity proven by Koch's postulates. The incubation period was determined (16 h) and its colony was characterized. The aetiological agent identified is the fungus Cylindrocladium scoparium [Calonectria kyotensis]. In the pathological spectrum of mango in Cuba, similar symptoms are not described. A new disease of mango is reported.