The Sigatoka Disease Complex Caused by spp. and Other Fungal Pathogens Associated with spp. in Puerto Rico.

Bananas ( spp.) are among the world's most economically important staple food crops. The most important fungal leaf diseases of spp.

First Report of Causing Necrotic Spots and Leaf Blight on Rambutan in Puerto Rico.

Rambutan () is a tropical exotic fruit belonging to the Sapindaceae family. Several pathogens have been identified in rambutan causing different diseases on fruits, inflorescences, and branches (Serrato-Diaz et al., 2015, 2017, 2020) but few on leaves.

First report of causing canker of mango () in Puerto Rico.

Mango originated in the Indo-Burmese region (Alphonse de Candolle, 1885). In the Caribbean, Puerto Rico currently produces and exports mangoes to the United States and Europe. Globally, an important disease affecting mango production is dieback, caused by fungi belonging to Botryosphaeriaceae family.

First Report of Bacterial Pineapple Heart Rot Caused by in Puerto Rico.

In Puerto Rico, the agricultural production of pineapple ( (L.) Merr.) comprises nearly 5,000 tons harvested annually from over 250 ha (USDA 2018).