Identification of the main diseases affecting Moroccan avocado fruits (Persea americana. L) in postharvest

Authors

  • Keltoum Elberrak Ibn Tofail University, Faculty of Sciences of Kenitra & Regional Center of Agricultural Research of Kenitra
  • Najiba Brhadda Ibn Tofail University / Faculty of Sciences of Kenitra
  • Rabea Ziri Ibn Tofail University / Faculty of Sciences of Kenitra
  • Lamyaa Zelmat Ibn Tofail University / Faculty of Sciences of Kenitra & Regional Center of Agricultural Research of Kenitra
  • Abdelali Samdi INRA / Regional Center of Agricultural Research of Kenitra
  • Meriem Hamrani Ibn Tofail University, Faculty of Sciences of Kenitra & Regional Center of Agricultural Research of Kenitra
  • Mohammed El Guilli INRA / Regional Center of Agricultural Research of Kenitra

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.34874/IMIST.PRSM/afrimed-i144.46050

Abstract

Avocado fruits hold significant economic value globally due to their rich nutritional content. However, inadequate post-harvest practices contribute to a decline in both quantity and quality. Pathogenic diseases can infect avocado fruits during this phase, resulting in considerable losses and shortening the postharvest storage duration. This study aimed to contribute in identifying the pathogens responsible for postharvest diseases in avocados in Morocco. Identification of the causative agents associated with each symptom was conducted following their isolation and purification, utilizing macroscopic and microscopic analyses and an identification key. The findings revealed six species accountable for different postharvest avocado fruit rots. These species include Colletotrichum gloeosporioides and Fusarium oxysporum as the most frequently isolated fungal ones, followed by Geotrichum citri-aurantii and Penicillium expansum, while Aspergillus sp. and Pestalothiopsis clavispora were less commonly isolated species.

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Published

30-09-2024

How to Cite

Elberrak, K., Brhadda, N., Ziri, R., Zelmat, L., Samdi, A., Hamrani , M., & El Guilli , M. (2024). Identification of the main diseases affecting Moroccan avocado fruits (Persea americana. L) in postharvest. African and Mediterranean Agricultural Journal - Al Awamia, (144), 117–128. https://doi.org/10.34874/IMIST.PRSM/afrimed-i144.46050

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