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<jats:p>Witches’ broom in mango is a disease that significantly limits global mango production, causing substantial economic losses depending on the cultivar and its susceptibility. In Mexico, this disease drastically reduces production by 40 to 50%, and it can now be found in any mango-growing region. Therefore, this research addresses the sustainable management of Fusarium witches' broom in mangoes. Alternatives are presented to decrease the incidence of the disease and the populations of the associated mite, Aceria mangiferae, as well as to improve crop health to mitigate economic damage. These alternatives include stimulating and compacting vegetative growth during target periods to achieve the required maturity in most shoots. One potential method for reducing disease severity in an environmentally safe manner is the use of natural compounds. Furthermore, the implementation of biological control using antagonistic microorganisms reduces the use of chemical fungicides in an integrated disease management system and offers an effective alternative.</jats:p>

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disease witches broom mango production

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