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Phytophthora palmivora (black pod)

Phytophthora palmivora (black pod)

Fungus

What is an opportunist?

An "opportunist" is a population (fungi, bacteria, insects…) that takes advantage of a favourable environment to settle in, multiply and feed on it. It often develops when the natural defences of the affected organism are weakened — for genetic reasons or linked to context (water stress, deficiencies, nutritional imbalances, overcrowding…). This is typically the case in monocultures, where a single host plant, uniform and present in large numbers, offers ideal ground for it to spread.

Identification key : Rots with mould (fungi and oomycetes) (Damage and symptoms on the host)

Scientific name : Phytophthora palmivora

Other names : Black pod of cocoa, Bud rot of coconut

Highly polyphagous tropical oomycete spread by rain and soil water. It causes black pod of cocoa, bud rot of coconut and fruit and root rots of papaya and durian. Affected areas darken and are covered with whitish growth in wet weather.

Crops affected : Cocoa, Coconut, Durian, Papaya

Source : Phytophthora palmivora (PHYTPL)[Overview] — EPPO Global Database — EPPO

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See also

Crops

Cocoa Coconut Durian Papaya

Opportunists of the same crops

Pink hibiscus mealybug Chilli thrips Redbanded thrips Anthracnose Mediterranean fruit fly Stolbur (bois noir) Melon fly California red scale Papaya ringspot virus Tomato spotted wilt virus Ants Frosty pod rot

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