First Report of Soft Rot of Pitahaya Fruit Caused by Gilbertella persicaria in Mexico.
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DOI: 10.1094/pdis-01-22-0142-pdn
Abstract: Pitahaya (Hylocereus spp.), also called dragon fruit, is a cultivated cactus that is native to Mexico as well as Central and South America. In September 2021, soft rot of fruit of H. ocamponis, H. undatus,… read more here.
Keywords: rot; gilbertella persicaria; soft rot; fruit ... See more keywords
First Report of Colletotrichum tropicale Causing Anthracnose on Pitahaya Fruit in Mexico.
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DOI: 10.1094/pdis-09-22-2054-pdn
Abstract: Pitahaya (Hylocereus spp.), also called dragon fruit, is a cultivated cactus that is native to Mexico as well as Central and South America. In October 2021, anthracnose symptoms were observed on fruit of pitahaya (Hylocereus… read more here.
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Prevalence and Epidemics of Neoscytalidium Stem and Fruit Canker on Pitahaya (Hylocereus spp.) in South Florida.
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DOI: 10.1094/pdis-10-19-2158-re
Abstract: Since the 2000s, production of pitahaya (Hylocereus spp.) has increased significantly in South Florida. However, very limited information is available on the main diseases affecting this crop, particularly in regard to disease epidemiology and economic… read more here.
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Stem transcriptome screen for selection in wild and cultivated pitahaya (Selenicereus undatus): an epiphytic cactus with edible fruit
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DOI: 10.7717/peerj.14581
Abstract: Dragon fruit, pitahaya or pitaya are common names for the species in the Hylocereus group of Selenicereus that produce edible fruit. These Neotropical epiphytic cacti are considered promising underutilized crops and are currently cultivated around… read more here.
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