Edaphoclimatic characterization of the productive zone of Tahiti lime (Citrus latifolia Tanaka) in Tolima (Colombia) affected by a physiopathy

In the Department of Tolima, Colombia, a disorder associated with the death of plant structures and dieback was observed in four-year old trees. A similar disorder known as Wood Pocket has been reported in the United States and Mexico. In California (USA) the main cause of the disorder was attribute...

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Published in:Ciencia y Tecnología Agropecuaria 2018-12, Vol.19 (3), p.569-591
Main Authors: Liliana Ríos Rojas, Jhon, Fabio Correa, Carlos Andres Rojas Marin, Dorado-Guerra, Diana Yaritza
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agricultural practices
capacidad de retención de agua
Citrus fruits
Citrus latifolia
Dieback
déficit de humedad en el suelo
fisiopatía
Heat resistance
High temperature
holding capacity
irrigation
Irrigation water
lima ácida Tahití
Orchards
physiological disorder
Physiology
Plant structures
riego
Soil temperature
soil water deficit
Tahiti lime
Tolima (Colombia)
water
Water availability
Water management
Water shortages
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Summary:In the Department of Tolima, Colombia, a disorder associated with the death of plant structures and dieback was observed in four-year old trees. A similar disorder known as Wood Pocket has been reported in the United States and Mexico. In California (USA) the main cause of the disorder was attributed to the planted genetic material and the problem was solved using resistant rootstock. In the study area the rootstock influence has not been analyzed yet. According to the scarce literature, this disorder is closely associated with warm dry weather. The study area has predominant high temperature conditions, water imbalance, and well drained soils. The above factors lead to plants having low water availability to supply the high atmospheric demand, typically being in deficit throughout the plant´s productive period. Poor agricultural practices in orchards, such as water management, i.e., water shortage or inadequate irrigation intensifies the problem. This plant disorder is a generalized condition of orchards in the warmest area of Tolima. The soil and climatic characteristics of the production area, which benefit or enhance the development of the disorder were identified. The results of this study should help generate management recommendations in the affected areas as well as preventing future cases of this disorder.
ISSN:2500-5308
0122-8706
DOI:10.21930/rcta.vol19_num3_art:862