Other Plant Disease — Egypt
A disease called “black soot” struck the crops of mangoes. A member of the House of Representatives said that there were many complaints from mango growers about the threat of the disease. This year [2021], the disease [poses a danger]. The mango crop, especially in Ismailia governorate, suffered losses of 80% in the production of mangoes. The flowering rate of mango [trees] reached 0% in some gardens.
The representative emphasized that the mango crop has been suffering for nearly 3 years
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