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Organically grown berries are highly valued for their significant economic and nutritional benefits, playing a crucial role in fostering sustainable agriculture. However, meeting the escalating demand for organic berries while sustaining profitable yields of top-quality produce remains challenging, primarily due to the obstacles presented by plant diseases and significant insect pests acting as vectors. Globally, significant losses in organic berry agriculture stem from pathogenic organisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, oomycetes, nematodes, and parasitic plants. Although chemical pesticides have historically served as effective control measures, their high costs and potential environmental and health risks necessitate exploring alternative approaches. Consequently, there have been groundbreaking advancements in biological methods for disease management, driven by an enhanced understanding of the intricate interactions between plant pathogens and the plant immune system. This comprehensive analysis elucidates the common pests and diseases affecting organic berry crops, with particular emphasis on fungal pathogens posing the greatest risk. The review documents efficient management strategies to mitigate the harm caused by fungal infections, focusing on biological control using antagonistic microorganisms. Thanks to years of intensive research, numerous commercially available products showcasing the effectiveness of biological control in combating pathogenic threats in organic berry crops have emerged. Furthermore, our review provides insights into recent advancements in the diagnosis and detection of plant diseases, encompassing both time-tested approaches from the previous generations and important methods currently in use. Ultimately, this review aims to help organic berry growers implement successful eco-friendly management strategies to safeguard their crops and boost yields by offering an overview of the latest developments in disease management.
Organically grown berries are highly valued for their significant economic and nutritional benefits, playing a crucial role in fostering sustainable agriculture. However, meeting the escalating demand for organic berries while sustaining profitable yields of top-quality produce remains challenging, primarily due to the obstacles presented by plant diseases and significant insect pests acting as vectors. Globally, significant losses in organic berry agriculture stem from pathogenic organisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, oomycetes, nematodes, and parasitic plants. Although chemical pesticides have historically served as effective control measures, their high costs and potential environmental and health risks necessitate exploring alternative approaches. Consequently, there have been groundbreaking advancements in biological methods for disease management, driven by an enhanced understanding of the intricate interactions between plant pathogens and the plant immune system. This comprehensive analysis elucidates the common pests and diseases affecting organic berry crops, with particular emphasis on fungal pathogens posing the greatest risk. The review documents efficient management strategies to mitigate the harm caused by fungal infections, focusing on biological control using antagonistic microorganisms. Thanks to years of intensive research, numerous commercially available products showcasing the effectiveness of biological control in combating pathogenic threats in organic berry crops have emerged. Furthermore, our review provides insights into recent advancements in the diagnosis and detection of plant diseases, encompassing both time-tested approaches from the previous generations and important methods currently in use. Ultimately, this review aims to help organic berry growers implement successful eco-friendly management strategies to safeguard their crops and boost yields by offering an overview of the latest developments in disease management.
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