Disease: Stem-end rot

The dark side of avocados: a review of anthracnose and stem-end rot in postharvest fruit

Avocados are a valuable global fruit crop, but two fungal diseases—anthracnose and stem-end rot—cause major economic losses by making fruit unmarketable. These fungi infect avocados in the orchard but remain hidden until the fruit ripens, making them difficult to detect and control. Recent advances in detection technology and disease management strategies, including biological controls and natural treatments, offer promising solutions to reduce losses and keep avocados fresh from farm to table.

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Comprehensive analysis of the mechanisms conferring resistance to phenamacril in the Fusarium species

Fusarium fungi cause serious diseases in crops like wheat, rice, and vegetables worldwide, leading to significant food losses and contamination with harmful toxins. Phenamacril is a modern fungicide designed to fight these fungi by targeting a specific protein called myosin-5. However, the fungi have developed resistance to this fungicide through genetic changes and other mechanisms, making it less effective over time. Farmers need to use multiple strategies including crop rotation and resistant plant varieties rather than relying only on fungicides to successfully manage these diseases.

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Comprehensive analysis of the mechanisms conferring resistance to phenamacril in the Fusarium species

Fusarium fungi cause serious diseases in crops like wheat, corn, and fruits, causing huge losses in agriculture worldwide. Phenamacril is a new antifungal drug designed specifically to fight these fungi by blocking a protein they need to grow. However, the fungi are developing resistance to this drug through genetic mutations and other biological mechanisms, making it less effective over time. Understanding how this resistance develops helps scientists develop better strategies to maintain the drug’s effectiveness and protect our food supply.

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