Malformation of Mango (Fusarium moniliforme var. subglutinans)

Malformation of Mango
Crop Mango (Mangifera indica)
Disease Mango Malformation
Pathogen Fusarium moniliforme var. subglutinans
Group Fungi (Ascomycota)   See Taxonomy

Floral Malformation
Malformation of Mango symptoms. This figure shows floral malformation of mango inflorescence.

Symptoms
  • Bunchy top phase : Formation of bunch of thickened small shootlets.
  • Vegetative malformation.
  • Floral malformation: Malformed head dries as black mass.


Pathogen Characters
Pathogen Fusarium moniliforme var. subglutinans
Produces Microconidia, Macroconidia, Chlamydospores


Pathogen Taxonomy
Kingdom Fungi
Division Ascomycota
Class Sordariomycetes
Order Hypocreales
Family Nectriaceae
Genus Fusarium
Species Fusarium moniliforme var. subglutinans


Management
  • Pruning of diseased parts along the basal 15-20 cm apparently healthy portions.
  • This is followed by the spraying of Carbendazim (0.1%) or Captafol (0.2%).
  • Diseased plants should be destroyed.


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