Farmers' perceptions and management of citrus fungal diseases in Benin.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aim

Citrus production represents an important activity for the national economy and a source of income for farmers in Benin. However, fungal diseases are a major constraint to production intensification. The aim of this study is to assess farmers' perceptions on citrus fungal diseases in production areas in Benin.

Methods

A survey was conducted among 417 farmers between July and December 2021 in four major citrus-producing agro-ecological zones (zones V, VI, VII and VIII) to collect their perceptions, knowledge and management practices of citrus fungal diseases.

Results

Farmers reported that fungal diseases are one of the main constraints to citrus production, including black spot, anthracnose, brown rot, sooty mold and fruit rot. Among them, black spot

SUBMITTER: Toessi GH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11237933 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature