Coffee wilt disease

[1] Coffee wilt disease is spread by wind-born ascospores during its sexual stage or splash-borne conidia,[1] where they land and can persist as a viable source of inoculum in the soil.

[6] Reduced coffee production causes decline of revenue for some African countries,[2] which can also increase food insecurity and overall regression at grassroot level.

[6] In 1945 coffee wilt disease destroyed most of Central Africa Republic's Excelsa plantations, resulting in the complete collapse of the crop.

[3] Preventive measures for coffee wilt disease infection are to avoid wounding of trees for example when removing control weeds, fertilizing soil or by grazing of any animals.

Additionally, maintaining plants' health by using inorganic fertilizer, manure or mulch to conserve moisture are some ways to decrease the risk of coffee wilt disease.