Fundecitrus researchers Silvio Lopes and Wellington Ivo Eduardo participated recently in the second edition of the Northeast Citrus Show in Aracaju, Brazil.
Lopes gave a lecture on the two main Brazilian citrus diseases: citrus variegated chlorosis (CVC) and citrus greening.
“In the orchards of Bahia and Sergipe, greening has not yet been detected, but there are psyllids,” Lopes reported. He emphasized the importance of preventive actions to prevent greening from taking hold in orchards, and said greening is a much more difficult disease to control than CVC.
The Northeast Citrus Show paid tribute to companies and people who contributed to the development of citrus farming. Lopes, on behalf of Fundecitrus, received a tribute from the Association of Agricultural Engineers of Sergipe, which highlighted the research and control actions for citrus diseases carried out by Fundecitrus.
“It is an honor to receive this title in the Northeast, and this only demonstrates the quality of our work and involvement with citrus producers in the Citrus Belt,” said Lopes. “Our objective has always been to contribute to the reduction of phytosanitary problems that affect citrus farming in general and to provide efficient solutions to facilitate the work of citrus growers in the field.”
Eduardo lectured on the problem of psyllid resistance to insecticides in the state of São Paulo and the importance of correct product rotation in citrus farming.
“In the state of São Paulo, populations of psyllids resistant to several insecticides were detected,” Eduardo said. “In the Northeast, this problem can also occur, both for the psyllid and for other insects. Therefore, it is essential to rotate insecticides with different modes of action, thus reducing the risk of resistant insect populations.”
The researchers also visited citrus-growing properties located in the north of Bahia and south of Sergipe.
“We had the opportunity to visit new orchards with high production and few pests and diseases,” Lopes said. “We were impressed by the … health of these plantings and, at the same time, we were worried about the possible arrival of greening. Therefore, it is essential that citrus growers are attentive and prepared. Furthermore, it is important that official bodies continue their work monitoring plants and psyllids throughout the region.”
Source: Fundecitrus
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