Plague that affects cocoa and cupuaçu plantations in Brazil is monitored by the Map

Published 2021년 7월 15일

Tridge summary

A case of moniliasis, a pest that affects cocoa and cupuaçu fruits, has been identified in Brazil, specifically in Cruzeiro do Sul, Acre. The disease was first reported to the Institute of Defense and Agriculture of Acre (Idaf-AC) and the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply (Mapa) by a resident. Following confirmation of the pest, teams from both institutions were dispatched to the area to provide guidance to producers and prevent the spread of the disease. Moniliasis poses significant economic risks due to its ability to cause damage to the commercial part of the plant. The fungus does not pose a threat to human health. Surveillance and educational efforts have been ongoing since 2018, following the detection of the fungus in other South American countries.

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Original content

A resident noticed the disease in the fruits and called IDAF on June 21st. The next day, a server from the institute was at the site for verification and samples were sent for analysis. With a positive result, the Map team arrived in the state to monitor the case. Teams from the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply (Mapa) and the Institute of Defense and Agriculture of Acre (Idaf-AC) started, this Tuesday (13th), in Cruzeiro do Sul, in the interior of Acre, the work of inspection and guidance to cocoa and cupuaçu producers, after identifying the first focus in Brazil of moniliasis, a pest that affects these fruits. A resident of Cruzeiro do Sul noticed the disease in the fruits and called the IDAF on June 21st. The next day, a server from the institute was at the site for verification and samples were sent for analysis. The official laboratory report confirming the pest was issued on the last 7th. After the discovery of the outbreak, a federal government team was ...

Source: Mercado Do Cacau