Anthracnose Disease Prevention Measurements After Rainy Weather in W45 in Brazil

Anthracnose is a disease that causes a lot of damage, especially on the skin of the fruit, leaving it with a necrotic aspect. In Brazil, the rains of W45 have left mango producers on alert, as rains provide the ideal conditions for the fungus to spread. When the fungus is still in the spore stage, it is imperceptible to the human eye. To combat it and avoid problems in the post-harvest, producers apply a post-harvest fungicide along with the coating wax of the fruit, which hinders the germination of this spore. Exporters also keep a few samples of each container in their cold stores, to monitor the appearance of the fungus.