Glossary

Mango malformation disease produces abnormal, compact growth in shoots or flower clusters and is associated with Fusarium pathogens, including Fusarium mangiferae. Affected panicles may be thickened, crowded, and poorly fruitful instead of developing normally. Similar-looking growth needs careful identification because not every distorted shoot has the disease. Avoid using suspect trees as sources of propagation material, seek local diagnostic advice, and manage affected material according to local guidance rather than moving it between collections.