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An overview of effective strategies for managing mango anthracnose disease
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Sobanbabu G
Abstract
Mango anthracnose, caused by the fungal pathogen,
is a devastating disease responsible for significant pre- and post-harvest
yield losses globally, impacting fruit quality and marketability. This paper
provides a comprehensive review of integrated strategies for effective disease
management. The methodology involved a systematic analysis of current
scientific literature, evaluating both traditional practices and modern
innovations. The results indicate that a sole reliance on chemical fungicides
is increasingly unsustainable due to environmental concerns and pathogen
resistance. Instead, an integrated pest management (IPM) approach, combining
pre-harvest cultural controls (e.g., orchard sanitation, canopy management),
resistant varieties, and biological control agents (e.g., Trichoderma spp., Pseudomonas
fluorescens) with targeted, judicious fungicide application, proves most
effective. Post-harvest hot water treatments or fungicidal dips were also
identified as critical for extending shelf-life. The conclusion affirms that a
holistic, multi-faceted strategy, tailored to local conditions and focused on
prevention, is essential for sustainable mango production, reducing economic
losses while minimizing environmental impact.
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Pages:1-5
How to cite this article:
Sobanbabu G "An overview of effective strategies for managing mango anthracnose disease". World Journal of Agriculture, Vol 1, Issue 1, 2025, Pages 1-5
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