First report of Botryosphaeria dothidea causing Bot Rot in Figs ( Ficus carica L.) in Spain
The Jerte Valley (Cáceres, Spain) is a leading European region for dried fig (Ficus carica L.) production (cv. Picholetera). During 2023-2024, growers reported losses (up to 75% of fruit) due to brown stains, reducing commercial quality. To identify the causal agent, 100 symptomatic fruit discarded by growers after pos...