Economic and Social Impact of Huanglongbing on the Mexico Citrus Industry: A Review and Future Perspectives

The citrus industry is of great importance in Mexico, with an estimated production value of USD 2.4 billion and the potential to generate up to 28 million employees per year. Approximately 69,000 Mexican families depend on this sector. However, it is under serious threat from the disease known as Hu...

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Published in:Horticulturae 2024-05, Vol.10 (5), p.481
Main Authors: Villar-Luna, Hernan, Santos-Cervantes, Maria Elena, Rodriguez-Negrete, Edgar Antonio, Mendez-Lozano, Jesus, Leyva-Lopez, Norma Elena
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biotechnology
Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus
Citrus
Citrus fruits
Citrus greening
Control
Crop diseases
Economic aspects
Economic impact
economic importance
Environmental aspects
Epidemics
Epidemiology
Fruit industry
Fruits
greening disease
industry
Mexico
pest management
Plant bacterial diseases
Production costs
Social aspects
Social impact
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Summary:The citrus industry is of great importance in Mexico, with an estimated production value of USD 2.4 billion and the potential to generate up to 28 million employees per year. Approximately 69,000 Mexican families depend on this sector. However, it is under serious threat from the disease known as Huanglongbing (HLB). The rapid spread of this disease has caused significant economic losses, impacted the livelihoods of citrus growers, and led to substantial job losses. Currently, HLB is not under control in Mexico, and as the management strategies applied have proven to be ineffective, yields have not been recovered to pre-HLB levels, and production costs have significantly increased. Therefore, it remains the most destructive citrus disease. This review paper describes the current situation of the disease, its economic and social impact, and the measures adopted for its management in Mexico. Future perspectives highlight advances in research based on new biotechnological tools as an eco-friendly management alternative. Practical suggestions to address HLB are also mentioned in our analysis.
ISSN:2311-7524
2311-7524
DOI:10.3390/horticulturae10050481