Epidemiological Studies of Citrus Scab Disease in Different Growing Areas of District Sargodha
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https://doi.org/10.33866/phytopathol.037.02.1298Keywords:
Citrus scab, Elsinoe, Qualitative, Export, lossesAbstract
Citrus scab is a destructive disease that deteriorates the quality of the produce and makes it unfit for marketing and export. It also reduces fruit yield considerably. This study was planned to assess the role of epidemiological factors in the development of citrus scab disease in major citrus growing areas of Sargodha (Punjab-Pakistan). A prominent growing region (Silanwali Tehsil) was selected for survey of citrus orchards. Data on disease intensity irrigation sources and cultural practices was recorded with. The results indicated that orchards that were irrigated with canal water and that had weeds, dense canopies, and intercrops were highly infected with scab pathogens. There was a very strong relationship between disease incidence and severity; similarly, disease intensity increased with rise in temperature, relative humidity and wind speed. The study concludes that integrated management options with controlled irrigation and cultural practices are vital for sustainable, climate-resilient control of citrus scab.References
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