Mango disease

Mangoes are susceptible to a range of pest and diseases that can

significantly reduce commercial production and fruit quality. One of the most
significant diseases of mango is anthracnose caused by the fungal pathogen
Colletotrichum gloeosporioides. Anthracnose affects the flowers, leaves and
fruit at various stages of growth and is a major cause of fruit rots in the
postharvest supply chain. Despite the development of chemical and cultural
control measures for this disease, significant losses to production during
harvest are still a reality, especially in years where wet wether is
experienced. Over recent years several areas of pathogen / host interactions
have been studied that may lead to new management options for the
disease. These include: investigations of natural defence mechanisms with in
the mango and identification genotypes with high levels of natural resistance
to the disease. In many plants pre-formed natural anti-fungal compounds
act as protective chemical barriers against a range of pathogen infections
when found in high concentrations.
The importance of adopting relevant technologies to reduce poverty and spur economic
development has long been emphasized by development economists and agricultural
practitioners
(Feder et al., 1985; Feder and Umali, 1993).

First, we find that the project has positive and significant effects on the number of new
Francique mango trees, a variety that has better market and
export potential than other varieties.
(The impact of training on mango producers in Haiti, IDP, August 2015)

Training on Mango growers:

Southern Punjab is most suitable for the mango cultivation; unfortunately, the production of
mango is lower than the potential. In addition, poor management services from the farmers become
the source of quality deterioration and increasing post harvest losses. In this regard, farmers need
trainings and to explore the extent of training requirements present study was carried out in Multan
district.

Assessment: Demonstrations and instructor presentations were the trainings techniques preferred
by the growers. Study recommended that extension field staff should diversify their roles and should
impart trainings to the farmers. Appointment of horticulture experts for trainings will be another
effective initiative toward productivity enhancement.
Training needs assessment of mango growers regarding harvesting in the Punjab,
Pakistan [2015]

Conclusion Mango is a famous tropical fruit, with the characteristics of wide adaptability, fast
growing, early fruit, high yield, long fruiting stage and high economic value. China is abundant in mango
resources. The comprehensive utilization of mango and the development of new products not only meet
the development trend of modern food, but also give full play to the advantages of resources in Chinese
fruit and vegetable industry. However, the deep processing of mango and comprehensive utilization are
still in its infancy. Few varieties and unstable quality of products also affect the further development of
mango industry. Therefore, it is of great significance to explore functional active ingredients and their
mechanisms of action in mango and by-products, and to study the practical and comprehensive
utilization methods for developing the industrial chain of mango and promoting the development of
economy.
 ACIAR RESEARCH
Mangoes are an economically important crop in the Philippines and Australia. In the
Philippines, around 860,000 tonnes of mangoes per year are produced from 187,000 hectares,
with 73% of farms operated by 2.5 million smallholder farmers. Declining production yields and
poor quality of fruit caused by pests and diseases have led to unproductive, poorly nourished
trees and high input costs of pesticides. Taking a holistic approach, ACIAR research aims to
improve fruit quality through the development and application of integrated crop management.

Managing the incidence of insect pests and both pre- and post-harvest fungal
diseases has been crucial, as has improving fruit quality, size and yields by optimising
nutrition and canopy management. The project led by Dr Ian Newton, ‘Research and
development of integrated crop management for mango production in the southern
Philippines and Australia’, has collaborated with four universities/educational
institutions and two agricultural organisations in the Philippines, and has strong links
to two other ACIAR projects that have researched mango post-harvest processes
(HORT/2012/098) and value chains (AGB/2012/109).

So far, the R&D project has developed an understanding of the biology, ecology and
control of mango thrips (an adult thrip is an insect which is dark brown to black and
just over one millimetre long) to enable farmers to better manage them through more
accurately timed insecticide applications, management of insecticide resistance,
removal of alternative host plants and the potential use of trap crops to attract insects
away from valuable crops.

A nation-wide survey helped to identify smallholder mango farmer practices. Best

practices have now been developed from the responses and combined with research
outcomes into an integrated crop management package, and adopted in farmer field
schools and by participating farmers. So far, the project has reached 588 growers,
contractors and extension staff with training in mango tree nutrition, and canopy and
pest management.

Field trials assessing the effectiveness of different bio-fungicides, plant growth

regulators and hot water dips have shown potential for controlling blossom blight
fungal disease and post-harvest diseases. The project continues to test different bio-
fungicides and endophytic fungi for pre- and post-harvest control of anthracnose
fungus. Research is also continuing into the population dynamics of mango cecid flies
and their natural enemies.

Aim:
-to develop, promote, and sustain the mango industry and elevate San Carlos as a mayor
mango-producing area.

National Mango Research and Development Center:

MANDATE

 Generate and develop cost-effective and applicable production technologies to

enhance productivity and export quality crops; to include the discipline on
plantgenetic resources (PGR), varietal improvement, cultural management, crop
protection and postharvest handling.
 Implement activities to enhance technology promotion and dissemination,
technical and material assistance, linkages and manpower capacity building.
 Production and distribution of quality planting materials from NSIC registered
strains of mango and other high value crops.
 Evaluation of promising mother trees.
 Conduct survey and evaluation and recommend for accreditation/re-accreditation
of potential nursery operators.
SERVICES OFFERED

 Technical consultation on mango propagation, production and postharvest

handling
 Technical briefing for educational tours, field visits, lakbay-aral trips or walk-in
visitors
 Farm visit to mango plantations and orchards
 Pest identification and diagnosis (insect and diseases problems on mango)
 Materials assistance (specimens, information, education and communication
materials, seedlings)
 Conduct training, lecture or technology demonstration on mango propagation,
production and processing
 Research adviser or evaluator on studies related to mango
 On-the-Job training or farm practice (college or highschool) on mango production
and processing
 Fruit maturity evaluation (mango)
 Sales and distribution of quality planting materials (grafted mango and scions)