Advanced Review on Diseases and Insect Pests of Siraitia grosvenorii and Their Latest Prevention and Control
Siraitia grosvenorii renowned for its dual applications as both a food source and medicinal plant,possesses significant economic and medicinal value.This paper presents a comprehensive overview of the disea-ses and insect pests documented in the literature from 2018 to 2023 that affect S.grosvenorii,along with their corresponding control methods.14 diseases have been identified in S.grosvenorii including root knot nematode disease,white silk disease,virus disease,anthracnose,root rot,bacterial wilt.Additionally,there are 79 kinds of known pests associated with this plant,notable examples include Zeugodaus caudatus,Aulacophora indica,Tetranychus sp.,Apomecyna saltator and Coptotermes formosanus.Considering the common diseases and pests in the growth period of S.grosvenorii.The plant protection policy of"prevention first,comprehensive prevention and control"should be adopted,and different prevention and control measures"symptomatic medica-tion"should be adopted for different pests and diseases,so as to scientifically and effectively prevent and control the pests and diseases of S.grosvenorii and promote the healthy development of S.grosvenorii industry.
Siraitia grosvenoriidisease and pestintegrated control