Dr. Phyto
mango malformation
Fusarium mangiferae
Symptoms
Bunchy + compact distorted vegetative shoots (looks like witches' broom), distorted + compact flower panicles with thickened axes + many small flowers, NO fruit set on affected panicles, symptoms appear progressively over 2-3 seasons + may consume entire tree.
Plants affected
Treatment
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Common questions
- How do I recognise mango malformation on mango?
- Bunchy + compact distorted vegetative shoots (looks like witches' broom), distorted + compact flower panicles with thickened axes + many small flowers, NO fruit set on affected panicles, symptoms appear progressively over 2-3 seasons + may consume entire tree.
- Do I have to report mango malformation?
- No. mango malformation is not a notifiable organism, so there is nothing to report to an authority. Treat it as a normal garden problem.
- How is mango malformation treated?
- Mainly with biological and cultural measures — removing affected material, changing the conditions that favour it, and treating with agents approved in your country. The exact steps and their timing depend on the plant, the season and where you live: Dr. Phyto works them out in a free diagnosis.
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