Integrated management strategies for septoria leaf spot in pistachio (Pistacia vera): Challenges and advances

Authors

  • Abdelhak Rhouma Research Laboratory of Agricultural Production Systems and Sustainable Development LR03AGR02, Regional Centre of Agricultural Research of Sidi Bouzid, CRRA, Gafsa Road Km 6, B.P. 357, Sidi Bouzid, 9100, Tunisia
  • Rabeb Rhouma École nationale d’ingénieurs de Sfax, Tunisia
  • SettingsLobna Hajji-Hedfi Research Laboratory of Agricultural Production Systems and Sustainable Development LR03AGR02, Regional Centre of Agricultural Research of Sidi Bouzid, CRRA, Gafsa Road Km 6, B.P. 357, Sidi Bouzid, 9100, Tunisia
  • Okon Godwin Okon Department of Botany, Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden 532111, Nigeria
  • Pravin Babasaheb Khaire Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology, Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri 413722 Maharashtra, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14511057

Keywords:

Management practices, Pistacia vera, Septoria spp., Sustainability

Abstract

Pistachios are economically important crops facing increasing threats from fungal diseases, particularly Septoria leaf spot, which has a significant global impact, causing substantial yield losses and economic damage worldwide. This review comprehensively examined existing literature on Septoria leaf spot of pistachio, including peer-reviewed articles, scientific reports, and relevant databases, to characterize the disease, assess its impact on pistachio production, and evaluate available management strategies. Septoria leaf spot is a significant foliar disease causing severe defoliation and yield reduction, prevalent in major pistachio-growing regions. Management strategies reviewed include cultural practices (proper irrigation, sanitation, and weed control), biological control (utilizing beneficial microorganisms), chemical control (employing fungicides strategically), and host resistance (utilizing resistant cultivars). Effective management requires an integrated approach combining multiple strategies, with continued research crucial to develop novel and sustainable control methods, such as improved fungicides and the identification and utilization of highly resistant cultivars. Implementing these strategies will enhance pistachio tree health, improve yield and quality, and ensure the long-term sustainability of pistachio production.

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Published

2024-11-28

How to Cite

Rhouma, A., Rhouma, R., Hajji-Hedfi, L., Godwin Okon, O., & Khaire, P. B. (2024). Integrated management strategies for septoria leaf spot in pistachio (Pistacia vera): Challenges and advances. Journal of Phytopathology and Disease Management, 11(1), 12–18. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14511057

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