Severe disease challenges faced in mango production

Abstract

Mango is plagued by a number of diseases, only a few of which are serious enough to cause crop loss or even tree death due to infection. Mango is home to hundreds of pathogens, some of which are worldwide, some are localized, and others are only present on rare occasions. Some pathogens are seasonal, while others are active year-round, depending on the susceptible phenological stages and weather conditions. Climate change has accelerated the spread of new diseases while also reducing the severity of existing ones. The major disease challenges in mango production are described for the benefit of growers in the current mango production scenario.