scholarly journals Weevil Borers in Tropical Fruit Crops: Importance, Biology and Management

10.5772/66635 ◽  
2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luis Martin Hernandez Fuentes ◽  
Alvaro Castaneda Vildozola ◽  
Mario Alfonso Urias-Lopez
Keyword(s):  
Fruit Crops ◽  
Tropical Fruit

Evapotranspiration Measurement and Irrigation Scheduling for Several Tropical Fruit Crops Using the EnviroScan System

HortScience ◽  
1998 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 549f-550
Author(s):  
Mongi Zekri ◽  
Bruce Schaffer ◽  
Stephen K. O'Hair ◽  
Roberto Nunez-Elisea ◽  
Jonathan H. Crane
Keyword(s):  
Water Content ◽  
Soil Water ◽  
Soil Water Content ◽  
Water Use ◽  
National Parks ◽  
Quantitative Information ◽  
Irrigation Scheduling ◽  
Management Tool ◽  
Fruit Crops ◽  
Tropical Fruit

In southern Florida, most tropical fruit crops between Biscayne and Everglades National Parks are irrigated at rates and frequencies based on experience and observations of tree growth and fruit yield rather than on reliable quantitative information of actual water use. This approach suggests that irrigation rates may be excessive and could lead to leaching of agricultural chemicals into the groundwater in this environmentally sensitive area. Therefore, a study is being conducted to increase water use efficiency and optimize irrigation by accurately scheduling irrigation using a very effective management tool (EnviroScan, Sentek Environmental Innovations, Pty., Kent, Australia) that continuously monitors soil water content with highly accurate capacitance multi-sensor probes installed at several depths within the soil profile. The system measures crop water use by monitoring soil water depletion rates and allows the maintenance of soil water content within the optimum range (below field capacity and well above the onset of plant water stress). The study is being conducted in growers' orchards with three tropical fruit crops (avocado, carambola, and `Tahiti' lime) to facilitate rapid adoption and utilization of research results.

scholarly journals Diversity of Colletotrichum Species Associated with Anthracnose Disease in Tropical Fruit Crops—A Review

Agriculture ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 297
Author(s):  
Latiffah Zakaria
Keyword(s):  
Management Strategies ◽  
Economic Losses ◽  
Fruit Crops ◽  
Tropical Fruit ◽  
Colletotrichum Species ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Dragon Fruit ◽  
Causative Agents ◽  
Colletotrichum Spp ◽  
Fruit Plantations

In tropical fruit crops, anthracnose is mainly caused by species belonging to the fungal genus, Colletotrichum. These phytopathogens can infect several parts of the fruit crops; however, infection during postharvest or ripening stages is responsible for major economic losses. Due to the formation of black to dark brown sunken lesions on the fruit surface, anthracnose reduces fruit quality and marketability. Among the most common tropical fruit crops susceptible to anthracnose are mango, papaya, banana, avocado, guava, and dragon fruit; these are economically relevant products in many developing countries. It is important to document that the newly recorded Colletotrichum spp. associated with fruit anthracnose can infect multiple hosts, but some species may be host-specific. By using multiple markers, many phylogenetic species of Colletotrichum have been reported as anthracnose-causing pathogens. Taking into account that disease management strategies strongly rely on adequate knowledge of the causative agents, updated information on Colletotrichum species and the hazard posed by the most recently identified species in tropical fruit plantations and harvested fruits becomes vital. Besides, the newly recorded species may be important for biosecurity and should be listed as quarantine pathogens, considering that tropical fruits are traded worldwide.

scholarly journals UJI ORGANOLEPTIK SELAI BUAH SALAK (Salacca edulis REINW) BERDASARKAN PENAMBAHAN GULA

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 40-45
Author(s):  
Nurmiati Asmar Suneth ◽  
Prelly M.T Tuapattinaya
Keyword(s):  
Research Use ◽  
Processed Foods ◽  
Fruit Crops ◽  
Tropical Fruit ◽  
Organoleptic Quality ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Sugar Addition ◽  
Research Type ◽  
Color Texture

Background: Salak is one of Indonesia's native tropical fruit crops and is one of the interesting commodities to be developed to meet domestic and export needs. Salak can be processed foods such as salak jam. Method: This research was conducted on March 8-16, 2016. This research use descriptive research type. The parameters measured and observed are the color, texture, taste, and level of fondness. Results: The results showed that the higher the sugar addition, the higher the organoleptic value, the highest degree of the sensitivity to the color, texture, and taste was on the 100 gram sugar treatment and the lowest on the 0 gram sugar treatment. Conclusion: Based on the results of the study can be concluded that the addition of sugar has an effect on organoleptic quality of fruit jam.

The biology and control of Colletotrichum species on tropical fruit crops

1990 ◽  
Vol 39 (3) ◽  
pp. 343-366 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. JEFFRIES ◽  
J. C. DODD ◽  
M. J. JEGER ◽  
R. A. PLUMBLEY
Keyword(s):  
Fruit Crops ◽  
Tropical Fruit ◽  
Colletotrichum Species ◽  
And Control

scholarly journals Recovery from Hurricanes and the Long-term Impacts on Perennial Tropical Fruit Crops in South Florida

HortScience ◽  
2001 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 258-263 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan H. Crane ◽  
Bruce Schaffer ◽  
Richard J. Campbell
Keyword(s):  
South Florida ◽  
Fruit Crops ◽  
Tropical Fruit

scholarly journals IR4 UPDATE: NEW PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS BEING RESEARCHED FOR THE FRUIT CROPS INDUSTRY

HortScience ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 41 (3) ◽  
pp. 502E-502
Author(s):  
Charles Meister
Keyword(s):  
Disease Control ◽  
Weed Control ◽  
Pest Control ◽  
National Program ◽  
Fruit Crops ◽  
Tropical Fruit ◽  
Specialty Crops ◽  
Rutgers University ◽  
New Pest

The IR4 Specialty Crops Program was established to assist in the registration of pest control products for minor uses. The national program, headquartered at Rutgers University and operating through four regions with a network of scientists in every state develops lists of grower needs, prioritizes projects and develops protocols to secure EPA tolerances that lead to labels. Every year IR4 works on pest control products needed by the fruit industry. Pest control products being researched for 2006 include: Insect and disease control in tropical fruit crops: Lepadopterous larvae control in peaches with Avaunt, Danitol, and Spintor: Mite and raspberry crown borer control in blackberry: Weed control in blueberry with Sandea and Spartan: Botrytis and anthracnose control in strawberry.

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