First Report of Anthracnose Caused by on Strawberry Fruits in Central Argentina.

Strawberry ( x ) production in Argentina extends to around 1700 hectares. Coronda city, located in Santa Fe province, is an important strawberry producer due to ideal agroecological conditions for culture and a high specialization for production. In November 2021, anthracnose symptoms were observed on strawberries cvs.

In Vitro Antifungal Screening of Argentine Native or Naturalized Plants against the Phytopathogen Monilinia fructicola.

Background: One of the main problems that fruit health has gone through in recent years is the problematic eradication of their fungal pathogens during crops or the post-harvest stage. This concerns the whole world because it represents huge production losses, fruit export restrictions, and consumer distrust. Consequently, new alternatives are sought to avoid the increasing use of fungicides that cause important damage to fruit consumers and the environment.