Frequency of Organisms Associated With Crown Rot of Bananas in Integrated and Organic Production Systems

Etiological agents of crown rot of organic bananas in Dominican Republic

“…Dominican Republic is the biggest exporter of organic banana to Europe (FAOSTAT, 2015). Bananas are affected by several diseases, and crown rot is considered one of the most important postharvest disease, causing a great negative impact on fruit quality (Umana-Rojas and Garcia, 2011a). Fungi are the causal agents of crown rot, and genera and species varied according to farming area (Alvindia and Natsuaki, 2007;Anthony et al, 2004;Eckert and Ogawa, 1985;Goos and Tschirsch, 1962;Greene and Goos, 1963;Griffee, 1976;Joas and Malisart, 2001;Khan et al, 2001;Knight, 1982;Krauss and Johanson, 2000;Lassois et al, 2008;Meredith, 1962;Mulvena et al, 1969;Reyes et al, 1998;Thompson, 2010).…”