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Spatial distribution of Yellow Sigatoka Leaf Spot correlated with soil fertility and plant nutrition

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This study analyzed the spatial distribution of Yellow Sigatoka Leaf Spot relative to soil fertility and plant nutritional status using geostatistics. The experimental area comprised 1.2 ha, where 27 points were georeferenced and spaced on a regular grid 18 × 18 m. The severity of Yellow Sigatoka, soil fertility and plant nutritional status were evaluated at each point. The spherical model was adjusted for all variables using restricted maximum likelihood. Kriging maps showed the highest infection rate of Sigatoka occurred in high areas of the field which had the highest concentration of sand, while the lowest disease was found in lower areas with lower silt, organic matter, total exchangeable bases, effective cation exchange capacity, base saturation, Ca and Mg in soil, and foliar sulfur (S). These results may help farmers manage Yellow Sigatoka disease more effectively, with balanced fertilization and reduced fungicide application. This practice minimizes the environmental impact and cost of production while contributing to production sustainability.

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The National Council for Scientific and Technological Development—CNPq provided the Master’s scholarship and the Foundation for Research Support of the State of Minas Gerais (FAPEMIG) funded the Project.

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  1. Plant Pathology Department, Federal University of Lavras, PO Box 3037, Lavras, MG, CEP 37200-000, Brazil

    A. S. Freitas & E. A. Pozza

  2. Engineering Department, Federal University of Lavras, PO Box 3037, Lavras, MG, CEP 37200-000, Brazil

    M. C. Alves & G. Coelho

  3. Embrapa Cassava and Fruits, Rua Embrapa s/n, PO Box 007, Cruz das Almas, BA, CEP 44380-000, Brazil

    H. S. Rocha

  4. Department of Soil Science, Federal University of Lavras, PO Box 3037, Lavras, MG, CEP 37200-000, Brazil

    A. A. A. Pozza

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Freitas, A.S., Pozza, E.A., Alves, M.C. et al. Spatial distribution of Yellow Sigatoka Leaf Spot correlated with soil fertility and plant nutrition. Precision Agric 17, 93–107 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11119-015-9409-6

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