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RH

RH means relative humidity: the amount of water vapor in air expressed as a percentage of the amount the air could hold at that temperature. It affects water loss from mango leaves, drying of flower clusters, and moisture loss from harvested fruit. High RH does not necessarily mean surfaces are wet, but condensation or prolonged leaf wetness can favor disease. Consider temperature, ventilation, and actual surface moisture together rather than using one humidity reading as a disease diagnosis.

Mycorrhiza

A mycorrhiza is an association between a fungus and plant roots in which the partners exchange resources. Such relationships can influence nutrient uptake and plant performance, but their effects depend on the fungus, host, soil, and management. The general concept does not prove that a purchased inoculant will improve every mango tree. Healthy soil conditions, suitable nutrition, and limited unnecessary root disturbance remain important. Do not treat a commercial microbial product as a substitute for correcting drainage or another clear root-zone problem.