First report of stem-end rot of mango caused by Phomopsis mangiferae in Taiwan.
Ko Y., Liu C. W., Chen C. Y., Maruthasalam S., Lin C. H.
Author Affiliation: Department of Post Modern Agriculture, Mindao University, Changhua, Taiwan.
Plant Disease 93 :764
Abstract : During 2006 and 2007, a stem-end rot disease was observed one week after harvest on 28 to 36% of stored mangoes picked from six orchards in the Pingtung, Tainan, and Kaoshiung regions of Taiwan. In storage, symptoms initially appeared as light to dark brown lesions surrounding peduncles. Rot symptoms advanced slowly but eventually penetrated the mesocarp, which consequently reduced the commercial value of fruits. The causal agent was identified as Phomopsis mangiferae based on its morphology and pathogenicity. This is thought to be the first report of P. mangiferae causing stem-end rot disease on mangoes in Taiwan.