FOFANA Balakissa

Comparative Efficacy of Biofungicides (NECO and ASTOUN) and Synthetic Fungicide against Black Pod Rot of Cocoa Caused by Phytophthora palmivora in Côte d'Ivoire

FOFANA Balakissa, Camara Brahima, Kassi Koffi Fernand J-M, Silue Nakpalo, Zouzou Michel & Kone Daouda · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2025

Black pod rot, caused by the oomycete Phytophthora spp., is one of the most important and widespread diseases of cocoa worldwide. In Côte d'Ivoire, production losses are estimated at 25 % to 60 %. The use of synthetic fungicides, which are still dangerous for producers and the en...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i115848

Influence of Climatic Parameters on the Incidence of Black Pod Rot of Cocoa Trees in Côte d’Ivoire

FOFANA Balakissa, Dao Jonas Patrick, OUATTARA Bognan Winnie Miyasi, Zouzou Michel & Kone Daouda · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2025

Cocoa farming is very important to Côte d'Ivoire’s economy, however the increasing pressure of black pod rot is significantly reducing causing production, which is unfavorable to sustainable cocoa production. This disease is caused by Phytophthora palmivora, which is prevalent in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i13214