Antibiotics, nutrients and thermotherapy as control methods for Huanglongbing (HLB)

Authors

  • Hadassa Yuef Martínez-Padrón Subdirección de Enseñanza e Investigación-Hospital Regional de Alta Especialidad de Ciudad Victoria ‘Bicentenario 2010’. Libramiento Guadalupe Victoria S/N, Área de Pajaritos, Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas, México. CP. 87087. Tel. 834 161024
  • Criseida Alhelí Sáenz-Pérez División de Estudios de Postgrado e Investigación-Facultad de Ingeniería y Ciencias-Universidad Autónoma de Tamaulipas. Centro Universitario Adolfo López Mateos, Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas, México. Tel. 834 3181721, ext. 2111
  • Francisco A. Paredes-Sánchez Unidad Académica Multidisciplinaria Mante-Universidad Autónoma de Tamaulipas. El Mante, Tamaulipas, México. CP. 89840,
  • Verónica Herrera-Mayorga Unidad Académica Multidisciplinaria Mante-Universidad Autónoma de Tamaulipas. El Mante, Tamaulipas, México. CP. 89840,
  • Raúl Rodríguez-Herrera Departamento de Investigación en Alimentos-Facultad de Ciencias Químicas-Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila. Boulevard Venustiano Carranza, esquina con Ing. José Cárdenas Valdés, Col. República, Saltillo, Coahuila, México. CP. 25280. Tel. 844 4161238
  • Eduardo Osorio-Hernández División de Estudios de Postgrado e Investigación-Facultad de Ingeniería y Ciencias-Universidad Autónoma de Tamaulipas. Centro Universitario Adolfo López Mateos, Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas, México. Tel. 834 3181721, ext. 2111

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29312/remexca.v15i8.3600

Keywords:

Candidatus Liberibacter, Diaphorina citri, Huanglongbing

Abstract

Huanglongbing (HLB), also known as greening disease or citrus greening, is a bacterial disease that affects citrus worldwide. This disease causes yellowing of the leaves, deformities in the fruits and eventually, the death of the tree. Currently, there is no cure for Huanglongbing; therefore, control focuses on preventing and mitigating the disease. The present research aimed to discuss the different control methods that are currently applied to control Huanglongbing, among which antibiotics, nutrients, and thermotherapy stand out. Antibiotics have been shown to be effective in controlling Huanglongbing in controlled studies. Nevertheless, their widespread use is limited due to concerns about antibiotic resistance. On the other hand, the application of certain nutrients, such as zinc and phosphorus, has shown promising results in improving the tolerance of citrus to Huanglongbing. These nutrients strengthen the plant’s immune system and make it more resistant to infection. Finally, thermotherapy has proven to be an effective method to eliminate the Huanglongbing bacteria. Controlling Huanglongbing in citrus requires an integrated approach that combines different methods, such as the use of specific antibiotics, nutrient application, and thermotherapy. Continued research is needed to develop more effective, sustainable, and economically viable control methods to protect this important agricultural industry.

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2025-01-07

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Martínez-Padrón, Hadassa Yuef, Criseida Alhelí Sáenz-Pérez, Francisco Alejandro Paredes-Sánchez, Verónica Herrera-Mayorga, Raúl Rodríguez-Herrera, and Eduardo Osorio-Hernández. 2025. “Antibiotics, Nutrients and Thermotherapy As Control Methods for Huanglongbing (HLB)”. Revista Mexicana De Ciencias Agrícolas 15 (8). México, ME:e3600. https://doi.org/10.29312/remexca.v15i8.3600.

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