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ArticlePest management science2026

Epidemiology of Monilinia laxa, the causal agent of blossom blight in almond orchards within the Ebro Valley.

Carla Casals, Erick Zúñiga, Xavier Miarnau, Laura Torguet, Neus Teixidó, Joan Segarra, Rosario Torres

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Carla CasalsIRTA, Postharvest, Fruitcentre, Lleida, Spain.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0196-6029
Erick ZúñigaIRTA, Postharvest, Fruitcentre, Lleida, Spain.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4065-1070
Xavier MiarnauIRTA, Fruit Production, Fruitcentre, Lleida, Spain.
Laura TorguetIRTA, Fruit Production, Fruitcentre, Lleida, Spain.
Neus TeixidóIRTA, Postharvest, Fruitcentre, Lleida, Spain.
Joan SegarraDepartment of Forestry and Agricultural Science and Engineering, UdL, Lleida, Spain.
Rosario TorresIRTA, Postharvest, Fruitcentre, Lleida, Spain.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1806-9626

Funding

This work was funded by FEADER and Generalitat de Catalunya through Operational Group "Operation 16.01.01 of Cooperation for Innovation of the Rural Development Program of Catalonia 2014-2020, ALMON and MONCONTROL projects" and by funding received from the CERCA Programme and SGR-01477 (Generalitat de Catalunya). We would like to thank Crisol De Frutos Secos SAT, Borges Agricultural & Industrial Nuts SA, Union Corporacio Alimentaria SCCL, Ocean Almond S.L. and Fruits Secs Les Garrigues SCCL.
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Abstract

backgroundAlmond blossom blight, caused by Monilinia spp., is a notable fungal disease associated with intensified crop management practices. In this study, we aimed to investigate the epidemiology of Monilinia spp. on almonds in two orchards in the Ebro Valley, with a focus on (i) primary inoculum sources through sampling of affected mummified fruiting structures from trees and the ground before blooming; (ii) secondary inoculum sources postblooming; and (iii) disease dynamics throughout the season in relation to meteorological data.

resultsMonilinia laxa was the primary species affecting almonds in the Ebro Valley. Furthermore, early-stage mummified fruiting structures frequently adhered to branches (3.8 log conidia/mummified fruiting structure), whereas late-stage mummified fruiting structures were predominantly found on the ground. Additionally, cankers present before blooming (6.0 × 10

conclusionThese findings provide critical insights into sustainable disease management practices and the optimal timing of protective measures against blossom blight. © 2025 The Author(s). Pest Management Science published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Society of Chemical Industry.

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AscomycotaPlant DiseasesPrunus dulcisSeasonsSpores, Fungalmeteorological datamummified fruiting structureprimary inoculumPrunus dulcissources of inoculum

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PMCPMC12713698

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