Mango malformation

Photo by Barry Conde, Department of Resources Northern Territory

Found in India, Egypt, Africa, Central America, Brazil, Mexico, Malaysia, Pakistan
Most important floral disease of mangoes worldwide
Causes malformed shoots and inflorescences
Panicles are thickened with large flowers and inflorescences appear crowded
Long range dispersal via infected plant material and pruning equipment

High priority pest of: Mangoes

Scientific name: Fusarium sterilihyphosum
EPPRD Category:
Life Form: Fungus