Image: Mango Tree Diseases and Pests Identification Guide

This high-resolution landscape image presents a comprehensive visual guide to common mango tree diseases and pests, designed for educational and agricultural reference. Set in a lush tropical orchard, the image features a mature mango tree with multiple branches, leaves, and fruits, each exhibiting distinct symptoms of various afflictions. The background includes dense green foliage, dappled sunlight, and a slightly blurred horizon to emphasize the foreground details.

The tree’s leaves and fruits are marked with labeled callouts identifying eight key diseases and pests:

1. **Anthracnose** – A mango fruit in the foreground displays dark brown to black sunken lesions with irregular edges, surrounded by yellow halos. Nearby leaves show similar spotting, indicating fungal infection.

2. **Powdery Mildew** – Several leaves are coated with a white, powdery substance, especially along the edges and veins. This fungal growth appears velvety and contrasts sharply against the dark green leaf surface.

3. **Bacterial Black Spot** – A mango fruit shows small, raised black lesions with water-soaked margins. The spots are clustered and cause cracking in the fruit skin, a hallmark of bacterial infection.

4. **Sooty Mold** – A branch and its surrounding leaves are covered in a black, soot-like layer. This mold grows on honeydew secreted by sap-sucking insects, giving the plant a dirty appearance.

5. **Root Rot** – Exposed roots at the base of the tree appear dark brown and mushy, with signs of decay and fungal growth. The surrounding soil is moist and compacted, contributing to poor drainage.

6. **Scale Insects** – A close-up of a branch reveals small, oval-shaped, brownish-white insects clustered along the stem. These pests are immobile and covered in a waxy coating, often mistaken for growths.

7. **Mealybugs** – A leaf and branch are infested with white, cottony clusters of mealybugs. These soft-bodied insects secrete honeydew, attracting ants and promoting mold growth.

8. **Fruit Flies** – A damaged mango fruit shows sunken, wrinkled skin with brown lesions. A fruit fly with translucent wings and a yellow-brown body is perched nearby, indicating infestation.

Each disease and pest is clearly labeled with bold, legible text in white or black depending on background contrast. The image uses natural lighting to highlight textures and colors, enhancing visibility of symptoms. The educational layout and realistic depiction make this image ideal for farmers, horticulturists, students, and agricultural extension workers seeking to identify and manage mango tree health issues.

The image is related to: A Guide to Growing the Best Mangoes in Your Home Garden