First Record of Sooty Spot Caused by Cladosporium cladosporioides on Mango (Mangifera indica L.) in Egypt

Abstract

L.) is an economically important fruit tree belonging to family Anacardiaceae, grown in the tropical and sub-tropical areas of the world. It is usually grown in the nursery and marketed as a scion seedling. Mango fruits are consumed due to their high nutritional values, delicious taste, and excellent flavour. In January 2022, abundant fungal infection appeared in scattered areas on the leaves of mango seedlings at a commercial seedlings production nursery in Ismailia Governorate, which is considered one of the most important districts for mango production.