Alternaria alternata: the most common pathogen on date palm
2024
Ramiz Mahdi Salih Alasadi
Alternaria alternata is one of the most widespread fungus that infects a wide range of plants worldwide due to its ability to infect diverse host plants, this fungus presents on date palms and their environment. This review discusses information about the species of Alternaria that infect date palms and focuses on the fungus A. alternata and its control strategies. It also discusses the importance of the genus Alternaria and the environmental factors that help in its spread, such as temperature and humidity. It also mentions the diseases caused by the fungus A. alternata, such as inflorescence rot, leaf spot, shoot hole leaf, and fruit rot on date palms, and the common symptoms resulting from the infection. In addition, the review refers to control methods in general, such as chemical control, cultural practices, and resistant varieties, as strategies used to limit the spread of the fungus A. alternata and thus prevent the occurrence of diseases.
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