Diseased cocoa pods, Ecuador C016 / 8421
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Diseased cocoa pods, Ecuador C016 / 8421
Diseased cocoa pods. Cocoa (Theobroma cacao) fruit (pods) infected with frosty pod rot disease. This damaging disease is caused by the basidiomycete fungus Moniliophthora roreri
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Agricultural Agriculture Amazon Amazonian Basidiomycete Cocoa Crop Crops Damage Damaged Damaging Diseased Ecuador Ecuadorean Ecuadorian Farming Forest Fruit Fungal Fungi Fungus Infected Infection Latin America Mycological Mycology Pest Plants Pods Rainforest Rotted Rotten Rotting South America South American Theobroma Cacao Tropic Tropics
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This print captures the devastating effects of frosty pod rot disease on cocoa pods in Ecuador. The image showcases a pair of diseased cocoa fruits, their once vibrant colors now replaced by a sickly brown hue. This destructive disease is caused by the basidiomycete fungus Moniliophthora roreri, which wreaks havoc on cocoa plantations across South America. The photograph highlights the alarming damage inflicted upon these vital agricultural crops. The infected pods display visible signs of decay and rotting, illustrating the detrimental impact this fungal infection has on the livelihoods of farmers and the economy as a whole. As an angiosperm native to tropical regions like Ecuador's Amazon rainforest, cocoa trees are particularly vulnerable to such diseases. The image serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between nature and agriculture. It emphasizes how crucial it is for scientists and farmers alike to understand and combat these types of infections that threaten our food supply chains. Through its depiction of this duo of rotten fruits, this print not only conveys the biological aspects behind frosty pod rot disease but also raises awareness about its ecological implications. It stands as a testament to both the beauty and fragility found within our natural world while underscoring humanity's ongoing battle against harmful pathogens that jeopardize our precious flora and fauna.
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