Principales enfermedades de los cítricos

Citrus fruits are one of the most important crops worldwide, as it is produced in 140 countries. One of the limitations for its production are diseases, they represent considerable damages in the orchards and due to this they diminish the production and cause millionaire losses in the citrus sector. The main diseases are: Phytophthora spp., Mycosphaerella citri, Lasiodiplodia theobromae, CandidatusLiberibacterspp. and citrus sadness virus (VTC). Pathogens can occur at any phenological stage of the crop and throughout the plant, whether in leaves, stems, roots or fruits. These microorganisms cause symptoms of chlorosis, mottling, less development and growth, deficiencies in the absorption of water and nutrients, rot, necrosis and in more extreme cases the death of the plant. For the management of phytopathogens there are different alternatives, the application of agrochemicals based on sulfur and copper (oxychloride and sulfate) are efficient in 70%, in addition, the use of resistant varieties (C. volkameriana, C. aurantium, among others), cultural measures such as thermotherapy, weed control and good drainage in the garden. On the other hand, to a lesser extent biological control is implemented, the application of beneficial microorganisms (Trichoderma, Bacillussubtilis) have demonstrated effectiveness up to 80%. As well as the release of parasitoids and predators such as Tamarixia radiata, Cycloneda sanguinea and Harmonia axyridis, which represent a good alternative for vector control. Therefore, the objective of this review is to describe the impact and status of the main citrus diseases present in Mexico.Los cítricos son uno de los cultivos de mayor importancia a nivel mundial, ya que se produce en 140 países. Una de las limitantes para su producción son las enfermedades, representan daños considerables en las huertas y debido a esto disminuyen la producción y provocan pérdidas millonarias en el sector citrícola. Las principales enfermedades son: Phytophthora spp., Mycosphaerella citri, Lasiodiplodia theobromae, Candidatus Liberibacter spp. y virus de la tristeza de los cítricos (VTC). Los patógenos pueden presentarse en cualquier etapa fenológica del cultivo y en toda la planta, ya sea en hojas, tallos, raíces o frutos. Dichos microorganismos causan síntomas de clorosis, moteado, menor desarrollo y crecimiento, deficiencias en la absorción de agua y nutrientes, pudrición, necrosis y en casos más extremos la muerte de la planta. Para el manejo de los fitopatógenos existen diferentes alternativas, la aplicación de agroquímicos a base de azufre y cobre (oxicloruro y sulfato) son eficientes en 70%, además, el uso de variedades resistentes (C. volkameriana, C. aurantium, entre otros), medidas culturales como termoterapia, control de malezas y buen drenaje en el huerto. Por otra parte, en menor medida se implementa el control biológico, la aplicación de microorganismos benéficos (Trichoderma, Bacillus subtilis) han demostrado efectividad hasta 80%. Así como la liberación de parasitoides y depredadores como Tamarixia radiata, Cycloneda sanguínea y Harmonia axyridis, los cuales representan una buena alternativa para el control de vectores. Por lo anterior, el objetivo de esta revisión es describir el impacto y estatus de las principales enfermedades de cítricos presentes en México

Rootstock Influence on Growth and Mineral Content of Citrus limon and Citrus sinensis cv. Valencia Inoculated with Candidatus Liberibacter Asiaticus

Huanglongbing (HLB) reduces the growth and development of citrus and induces changes in secondary metabolites such as flavonoids, limonoids, and polyamines. Likewise, infected plants have a deficient absorption of nutrients such as zinc, potassium, manganese, and copper. Therefore, the objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of different rootstocks on morphology and mineral changes of Citrus limon and Citrus sinensis cv. Valencia plants inoculated with Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus. In a greenhouse of the Experimental Station-Autonomous University of Tamaulipas, the Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus bacteria were inoculated to Citrus limon plants (growing on Citrus volkameriana, Citrus macrophylla, and Citrus aurantium rootstocks) and Citrus sinensis cv. Valencia (growing on Citrus volkameriana and Citrus aurantium rootstocks). The experiment was established under a completely randomized design with 45 graft/rootstock repetitions. In each graft/rootstock combination, the plant height and stem diameter were determined using a tape measurer and a Vernier, respectively. In addition, the nutrient content of foliar samples was determined by an X-ray fluorescence spectrometer. In both citrus species, the C. aurantium rootstock promoted a higher concentration of the bacteria. On the other hand, the rootstock that showed the best agronomical results after inoculation with the bacteria was C. volkameriana, presenting the least variation in mineral content and conferring greater plant height (15%) and stem diameter (23%). In contrast, the presence of Ca. Liberibacter asiaticus decreased S content and increased Cu concentration in C. lemon plants. Similarly, plants infected with C. sinensis presented higher Fe content. Finally, in both species, no significant differences were observed for Mn, P, and Zn concentration