Manejo de Mal de machete (Ceratocystis fimbriata Hunt.) en el cultivo de Café (Coffea arábica)
This paper addresses the importance of knowing the management of Mal de machete (Ceratocystis fimbriata Hunt.) in the cultivation of coffee (Coffea arabica). Diseases caused by the Ceratocystis fimbriata fungus are among the most common diseases in the crop and can cause the complete death of the pl...
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2023
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Add Tag | Summary: | This paper addresses the importance of knowing the management of Mal de machete (Ceratocystis fimbriata Hunt.) in the cultivation of coffee (Coffea arabica). Diseases caused by the Ceratocystis fimbriata fungus are among the most common diseases in the crop and can cause the complete death of the plant before symptoms appear, causing economic losses to coffee growers. The conclusions show that Ceratocystis fimbriata thrives in high humidity conditions and can be spread by insects or wind. Microbes enter coffee trees through wounds caused by cutting low branches, pulling weeds by hand, or using tools such as shears, saws, and machetes without touching or sanitizing the implements. The main symptom is yellowing and wilting of the plant, which subsequently affects the growth of buds or shoots, and as the disease progresses, the plant dies. The control method used for many years is pruning with the application of the chemical fungicide Carbendazim at a dose of 4 g/l. |
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