ORGANIC MANGO GAP

(Adapted to Natural Organic and Biological Farming System)

CODE of GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES for MANGO

(Natural Organic and Biological Farming System)

Intr oductio n
The Department of Agriculture (DA) approved the Administrative
Order No. 25 series of 2005 on the Certification of Good Agricultural
Practices (GAP) for Fruits and Vegetables Farming. This regulation is the
Department’s response to the “farm-to fork” principle of ensuring food
safety being promoted by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
The goal/objective of the Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Certification
Program is to provide fresh and safe agricultural food products for the
consumers. It focuses on the reduction of risks from pathogens, heavy
metals and pesticide contamination. Additional benefits of the program
are to ensure worker health and safety, and protection of the
environment.

Although the Code for GAP is generic and has a wide application,
the industry-led National Mango Action Team (NMAT) deemed it
necessary that a specific GAP Manual for mango production be adopted
and implemented by the Department considering its high domestic
consumption and significant export potential.

In response, the Department created a Technical Working Group

(TWG) composed of experts from the concerned government agencies
namely, Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI), Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority
(FPA), Bureau of Agriculture and Fisheries Product Standards (BAFPS),
National Crop Protection Center of the College of Agriculture, University
of the Philippines Los Baños (NCPC-UPLB) and industry representatives
from NMAT and CropLife Philippines Incorporated. The TWG was tasked
to draft the Philippine National Standard (PNS) – Code of GAP for
Mango which will then be presented to the stakeholders through public
consultative meetings.

This Code of GAP for Mango lists down the practices for pre and
post-production of safe and high quality mangoes intended for both
domestic and export markets. It provides common understanding on
farm location, farm structure and maintenance, cultural and farm
management, integrated pest management (IPM), and pesticide
management geared towards GAP compliance. This PNS – Code of GAP
for Mango is applicable for both small and large-scale farms.

FARM LOCATION

1. The prior land use of the farm, the current use and activities of
neighboring farms or lands should be evaluated for possible sources of
chemical, biological or physical contaminants. It should not be a source
of contamination (e.g. former mining site or dumpsite).

2. If deemed necessary, the soil should be analyzed for possible heavy

metal contamination. Records of heavy metal analyses from
government accredited/recognized laboratories must be kept and made
available when required. Moreover, upon the remediation of the soil for
cultivation, soil samples should be re-analyzed for heavy metal
contamination.

3. Where a significant risk of a chemical, biological or physical hazard is

present, remedial measures must be taken and records of such
activities are recorded.

4. The area should preferably be rich in organic matter and suitable for
mango production. The following may be used as guide for the
assessment of suitability of the land for mango production:

a. SOIL CHARACTERISTICS: good drainage; pH of 5.5 – 6.5; flat to

slightly rolling terrain

b. CLIMATIC CONDITIONS: distinct wet and dry season, with at

least four (4) months dry period; temperature between 22-34°C; areas
of strong winds or frequently visited by typhoons should be avoided
 c. ELEVATION: a 400m elevation is recommended but the area
should not be higher than 600 meters above sea level;

5. A farm topography map should be made available showing the

location of crop production sites, windbreakers, water resources,
irrigation lines, drainage canals and outlets, roads, buildings, storage
facilities and other farm structures.

6. The Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR) Geographic Information

System (GIS)-based maps for mango can also be used as guide as to
where to plant mangoes.

7. In highly sloping areas which are prone to soil erosion, environmental

impact assessment is recommended.

II. FARM STRUCTURE AND MAINTENANCE

1. If applicable, farm boundaries should be enclosed and demarcated

by a fence, and the entrance and exit to the farm should have gates.

2. Designated areas or facilities for the working shed of workers and

separate sheds for farm implements and equipment should be
available. Sheds for farm workers must be provided with comfort rooms
and situated far from the production, harvesting and packing areas to
prevent contamination.

3. Toilet provided for the farm workers must be properly maintained.

These should not be close to water sources or in places where rain can
wash out contaminants or cause spills.

4. Storage and packing areas must be kept clean and tidy. Litter and
waste materials must be removed immediately from the crop
production area. Effective measures must be taken to dispense of the
trash or waste material on the farm.

5. Irrigation system should be clean and well-maintained to provide

effective delivery of clean water, prevent blockage and backflow.
6. All equipment associated with cultivation, harvesting and storage of
mangoes should be clean and maintained at optimum operating
conditions.

7. Adequate areas for waste collection measures and storage for

biodegradable and non-biodegradable wastes should be provided. Non
biodegradable wastes should be separated from biodegradable waste
materials.

8. Domestic and farm animals should be excluded from the production

site and packing shed during harvesting season. Farm animals during
fruiting season should be confined. Dogs in kennels or leash may be
allowed for security reasons. (This may be difficult to do for ordinary
farms, but for Organic Farm Certification, contamination of mango fruits
should be avoided.)

9. When pest control measures such as baits, traps and vermin control
are used, the location, date of application and a trained person
assigned for the maintenance should be properly recorded.

10. For traceability, an identification number/code for blocks or areas,

including the assigned harvester or care-taker should be done.

III. CULTURAL MANAGEMENT

A. QUALITY PLANTING MATERIALS

1. For the establishment of new farms, it is recommended that cultivars

be chosen based on the resistance to pest, suitability to the site, yield
potential and market preference.

2. The following are the recommended strains of Carabao mango

approved by the National Seed Industry Council (NSIC):

GES 73
GES 77
GES 84
GES 85
Talaban
Fresco
 Tanaleon
Guimaras Super (Galila)
Efondo
Lamao Strain No. 1
MMSU Gold
Sweet Elena
(Other un named local selection of the Carabao Mango variety with
exceptional quality and feature may later be identified and registered for
mass propagation.)

3. A record of the source of the planting materials, the number and date
of purchase must be kept in the farm. (In cases where the trees are not
properly identified, Mapping the farm with the location of every tree
should be made, assign a number, and make short description of every
tree and production record.)

4. The suggested minimum age of the planting material should

preferably be one (1) year old or at least 1m high. (For direct field seed
planting, field grafting is done when the plant reaches one (1) meter
high. They should be recorded and the source of scion or mother tree
indicated, identified and described.)

B. LAND PREPARATION

1. For flat to rolling areas not previously planted with agricultural crops,
the land is prepared by plowing at least once and harrowing twice. For
steeper areas, practice minimum tillage by clearing about 2sq.m. for
each plant and digging a hole of at least 1/3 to 1 cubic m. (Refill the
hole with rich top soil and fully decomposed organic compost with
guano, organic charcoal or carbonized rice hull and ash at a ratio of 3
parts top soil and 1 part organic compost with minerals)

2. Land preparation is best done before the onset of the rainy season.
For areas with hard pan, deep plowing is done. (When the hard pan is
deeper, it is best to dig one cubic meter and replace the soil with rich
organic top soil mixed with fully decompose organic materials, compost,
animal waste or organic fertilizer at 1 part organic and 3 parts top soil.)
3. For flat land with poor drainage, provide a deep drainage canal 1.5 to 2,0
meters deep at strategic location of the field to drain out excess water. For
swampy lands, deep canals 3+ meters deep and elevated wide dikes are
made where the trees are planted on the dikes at 20 meters apart.

C. DESIGN AND DISTANCE OF PLANTING

1. The field lay-out of a mango farm is highly dependent on the

topography of the area.

2. For flat to slightly rolling areas, the ideal lay-out should follow an
east-west orientation to maximize exposure of trees to sunlight.

3. In highly sloping areas, contour planting is recommended.

4. The recommended planting distance for Carabao mango ranges from

15mx15m (44 trees per hectare) to 20mx20m (25 trees per hectare).

5. The planting design for mangoes may either be square or quincunx.

In the latter, a tree is planted in each corner of the square and an
additional tree in the center. In the former, one tree is planted in each
corner of the square.

6. Avoid planting mango trees less than 12mx12m apart (for the
Philippine Carabao Mango variety because by nature this is a big tree
that can grow 30 meters high and 30 meter radius.). This promotes
overlapping of canopies and mutual shading, conducive to the
development of pests and diseases and affect yield and quality.

D. CULTURAL MANAGEMENT OF YOUNG TREES

Early P runing
1. Formative pruning is done to reduce the height of trees. This is
usually done about 3 months. When the tree is about 1 to 2 meters tall,
the terminal portions are cut/pinched to encourage lateral branching.
(For commercial orchard, it will be better to have 2 meters high trunk
before branching to allow easier field operation, cultivation, weeding,
clearing and to allow free flow of air under the trees for sanitation.)
2. Three (3) to four (4) branches are allowed to grow to 1m and then the
second cutting or pruning of terminal portions is done until the
branches are evenly distributed.

3. For established young trees where early pruning is not practiced, the
tree is top-pruned to control the height and for proper development of
lateral branching. This allows sunlight penetration, air circulation, and
facilitates spraying, bagging and harvesting operations.

4. While a fully grown Philippine Carabao Mango may grow as big as 30

meters high and 30 meters radius, it will be more ideal to trim them at
8 meters high and 8 meters radius to allow at least 4 meters between
crown of trees for Sunlight penetration, free movement of air and field
operations.

5. Removal of dead, diseases, infested and damaged branches and

those overlapping and crowing each others, preventing sunlight to
penetrate. Shaded leaves do not function and manufacture food for lack
of photosynthesis.

Fer til ization

(Please note that Urea (46-0-0) is considered an organic fertilizer which
has to undergo de-nitrification and food to microorganisms before it is
absorbed and utilized by plants. Besides Organic material, we will also
be using mineral fertilizers from natural sources as guano, agricultural
lime, magnesium ore, wood ash, carbonized rice hull or charcoal as
source of carbon, magnesium, phosphorous, potash and other trace
mineral elements. Farmers can make their own organic fertilizers,
compost, vermin-cast, fermented plant and animal extracts with
molasses as liquid fertilizer for drench and foliar spray. HOC (Herbal
Organic Concentrate) is one organic foliar fertilizer with multi function.
Beneficial Microorganisms (BMO) are also good soil conditioners and
enhance the organic based fertility that will support both growth and
productivity of plants.)
1. Soil and tissue analyses are preferably carried out and used as bases
for the amount, kind and timing of fertilizer application. Samples may
be sent to the Bureau of Soils and Water Management (BSWM) or to
other government accredited or recognized laboratories. Results of such
analyses should be kept.

2. In cases where no such analysis is carried out, the following are

suggested:

Apply organic and mineral fertilizers after weeding before cultivation to

incorporate and mix the fertilizer with the soil.
1st application – at the onset of the rainy season
2nd application – before the end of the rainy season, every 6 months
preferably after harvest and 2 months before flower induction,
(!st Month after Harvest 1st Fertilization – 6th Month 2nd Fertilization – 8th
month Flower Induction – 12th Month Harvest)

1 year: Split application of 200g of organic fertilizer + 100g urea every

6 months. The fertilizer should be placed in the soil near the base of the
plant.

2 Years: Split application of 500g organic fertilizer +200g urea. The

fertilizer should be placed about 15cm away from the trunk.

3 Years: Split application of 1-2kg organic fertilizer + 300g Guano,

agricultural lime and carbonized rice hull.
The fertilizer should be placed about 1/3m away from the trunk.

4 Years: Split application of 2-3kg organic fertilizer + 400g guano, lime

powder and carbonized rice hull
The fertilizer should be placed about 1/2m away from the
trunk.

5-6 Years – Apply 5-6 kilograms organic fertilizer + 500 grams urea + 1
kilo guano and carbonized rice hull.

7-8 Years – Apply 7-8 kilos organic fertilizer, 3-4 kilos agricultural lime, 2
kilos guano and 2 kilos carbonized rice hull.
9-10 Years – Apply 9-10 kilos organic fertilizer, 3 kilos guano, 3 kilos
agricultural lime and 3 kilos carbonized rice hull.

11-15 Years – 11-15 kilos organic fertilizer, 3 kilos guano, 3 kilos lime, 3
kilos carbonized rice hull.

16-20 Years – 16-20 kilos organic fertilizer.

20 – up years old trees – Maintain 20-25 kilos organic fertilizer to maintain

increasing productivity of the bigger trees.

Split fertilizer application every 6 months during weeding and

cultivation. You may apply once yearly after every harvest of trees.

The fertilizer may be applied twice, one at the start of the rainy
season and the remaining towards the end of the rainy season. It can be
placed in a shallow canal or in 6-8 holes dug around the tree at a depth
of 15-10 30cm and a distance of 1m and 1.5m radius from the trunk.
This recommendation is applicable for 10-15 year old trees.
For big and old trees, apply the fertilizer following the drip line or
edge of the canopy.

At 18-25 days after flower induction and before bagging, foliar

fertilizer should be applied as supplement to the soil-applied fertilizer.
The foliar fertilizer should have macro and micro nutrients such as zinc,
boron, magnesium and calcium. Use HOC (Herbal Organic Concentrate)
foliar spray.

A complete set of records of fertilizer applications must be kept.

Information should include fertilizers used, rates (amount/tree) and
dates of application as well as the names of applicator/s.

Irrig ation
1. MOISTURE: Irrigation is done by manual watering, sprinkler or drip
method to keep the base of the plant moist at all times. This promotes
rapid growth for bigger canopy or early maturity.
2. WATERING: During the dry season, water plants weekly. Saturate soil
with enough water or use about 3-5L of water per tree.

3. MULCHING: To minimize evaporation, practice mulching using dry

leaves or thick layer of rice hull (10-15cm) at the base of the mango
tree. This prevents growth of weeds and serves as source of organic
matter. Where there are no grasses or mulching materials, cultivate and
break the soil surface up to 3 inches at the start of the dry season. The
broken loose soil surface will serve as mulch and prevent the rapid
evaporation of ground moisture. Shallow cultivation will also prun off
the roots at the surface level of the soil which are susceptible to
dehydration. So roots below 3 inches will withstand heat and
dehydration, less stress to the tree during dry periods.

4. DRAINAGE: Canals may be constructed between rows of trees

particularly in flat to slightly slopping areas. This may not be needed in
sloping fields. However even on sloping area with sticky clay soils, water
may accumulate after rain and cause root rots, so hill up the base and
provide shallow drainage between rows of trees to drain out excess rain
water.

Int er-c ropping

1. The area between the rows of mango trees may be planted with
vegetables or legumes best suited to the area and with high demands in
the locality. In addition, fruit trees such as citrus, jackfruit, papaya,
cashew, pineapple, or banana may be planted but these must be
removed later when they interfere with the growth of mango.

2. Pests affecting these intercrops should likewise be managed properly

as they may serve as alternate hosts of insects and diseases.

Weed Control
Weeds compete with mango for nutrients and water. To control
weeds, the following are recommended:
a. Ring cultivation, about 1m radius from the trunk
b. Inter-row cultivation (plow/tractor/grass cutter)
 c. Cover cropping with leguminous creeping vines like Tropical
Kudzu, Arakis pintoy and Centrocema. These can also be plowed under
(green manure) to provide additional nutrients. Sweet potato vines may
also be planted in between rows to replace weeds and grasses and
serve as cash crop additional income of the farm.
d. Herbicides is not recommended for organic mango production
as these chemicals contaminate the soil, kills the beneficial
microorganisms and harm the roots of the trees.

E. CULTURAL MANAGEMENT OF BEARING TREES

Pruni ng
1. Pruning involves the removal of unnecessary branches such as water
sprouts, dried, disease-infected branches and all branches that grow
crowding the canopy.

2. To minimize pest infestation, open-center pruning for large trees

should be practiced to allow sunlight to penetrate the center branches
and trunk where diseases infect and insect pest hibernate.

3. Drastic, radical pruning or top working is the removal of the total

canopy or more than 30% of the canopy and is usually done to change
the variety or to rejuvenate old trees.

4. Avoid excessive pruning of bearing trees as fruiting buds remove will

reduce the productivity of the trees. Pruning should be for small trees
and open center for large mature trees.

5. Pruning should be done during summer months, dry and warm days
to dry and heal the cuts faster, preferably after harvest.

Flo wer Induction and Management

Flo wer Induction

1. Prior to spraying or smudging, the leaves of trees are checked for
attributes of readiness to flower as follows:
 a. The age of the leaves should be at least 7 months from
flushing;
b. leaves are dark green, coppery and brittle; and
c. buds are prominent and dormant.

2. Potassium nitrate (KNO3)-based flower inducers, whether of

agricultural grade or formulated products, is recommended. However
new organic based flower inducers are now coming up like HOC (Herbal
Organic Concentrate) with mineral substances additives. The use of
cooked and powdered egg shell mixed with HOC or fermented plant
juices is gaining adherence in the Visayas and Palawan.

3. Potassium nitrate (KNO3) is sprayed by wetting the leaves thoroughly

with 1-3% spray concentration. During the cold and rainy months, higher
concentrations (2-3%) of flower inducers should be used; while during
the hot months, lower concentrations (1-1.5%) may be used. In the
Ilocos Region, mango growers shock their trees to flower by spraying
cold water with ice blocks during hot dry days.

4. In cases where the tree shows poor flowering response, a follow-up

spray using a lower concentration of KNO3 is applied. This can be done
within a week after the first (1st) spraying. However, for Natural
Farming, this practice is not recommended. Too much flowering or over
bearing will drain the reserve energy in the tree, which will only cause
flower and fruit drops since the energy accumulated by the plant is
released by too heavy flowering some call “full house”.

5. In the absence of KNO3, other nitrate salts are used such as

agricultural sodium nitrate (NaNO3), liquid ammonium nitrate*
(NH4NO3), calcium ammonium nitrate (CaNH4NO3) and calcium nitrate
[Ca(NO3)2 ]. Ethelyne (Ethryle) and carbide spray are also being used as
flower inducers. The latter is now used as an alternative for KNO3 with
comparable results.

6. A growth retardant (Paclobutrazol) is being used to promote early leaf

maturation especially in young trees (less than 10 yrs. old) and prepares
the trees for early flowering. This is applied as a soil drench.
However for Natural Organic farming, the use of this chemical growth
regulator is not recommended as it has been found to be harmful to both the
plants and the consumer being carcinogenic and contaminates the fruits of
mango. It also alter the capacity of the roots to absorb plant nutrient from the
soil. Natural farming will allow the one year (12 months) cycle of
production or 8 months rejuvenation and 4 months of production. The
Carabao mango by nature is a biennial bearer or bears bountiful fruits every
two years cycle.

Flo wer and F rui t Manage men t

1. Foliar application of liquid fertilizer at 18-25 days after flower
induction (DAFI) may be done to maximize and enhance the flowering
capacity of the plant to develop fruits and reduce fruit drops.

Pollinating insects like blue flies & bees are encouraged by avoiding
spraying of pesticides during full bloom (26-38 DAFI). A five percent
(5%) sugar or honey solution is sprayed as spot application to attract
pollinators during full bloom. This however may feed pathogenic fungus
like Anthracnose, that will destroy the flowers and developing fruits.
Natural Farming System avoids the use of toxic insecticides because
they also kill the beneficial insect pollinators.

2. The branches can be shaken after a rain or early in the morning

during blooming to remove flowers affected by disease. This procedure
is also known as flower brisking.

3. Mango trees are irrigated weekly, during summer dry months

approximately 100-300L of water per tree per week, to enhance the
development of flowers and young fruits and minimize fruit drops.

4. Bagging is recommended at 55 to 60 DAFI. Others bag at 70-80 days

only on healthy clean fruits for export. This lowers expense.

Prope r Ha r vesting
1. Fruits should be harvested upon reaching maturity of 105-115 DAFI
(late flower induction – January, February, March) or 120-130 DAFI
(early induction – October, November, December).

2. Other maturity indices include:

a. flattening or expansion of shoulders and fullness of cheeks;
 b. presence of “bloom” or powdery deposit on the fruit;
c. yellow green color near pedicel and yellowing of pulp; and
d. floatation of fruits in 1% salt solution (100g salt/10L of water).

3. Harvesters must wash their hands before harvesting. Good personal

hygiene must be practiced to avoid cross-contamination of the produce.

4. The fruits should be harvested between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM for

lesser latex flow. When it rains, harvesting is deferred. Leave about 2.0
cm pedicel on the fruit to minimize latex flow which may burn the fruit.
Farmers may use tarpaulin or fish net to catch the fruits which may
accidentally fall while harvesting.

5. Minimize damage and contamination of fruits with soil, pathogens,

fertilizers or other agro-chemicals. Natural Farming System will not
allow toxic chemicals to remain in the farm and orchard.

6. Harvested fruits should be kept away from direct sunlight and

brought immediately to the shade or packing house for sorting and
other post-harvest activities.

7. Harvesting crates/containers (e.g. bamboo baskets, stackable plastic

crates, etc.) should be regularly cleaned and maintained. Unfit
harvesting crates/containers should be disposed if it will cause undue
damage to the fruit or will cause contamination.

8. Containers of harvested fruits should be clearly identified with names

or codes containing date of harvest, time, block number, volume and
name of harvester/farmer. Record of this information should be kept for
traceability.

Prope r po st-ha r ves t ha ndling

1. Harvested fruits may be sorted/packed on-farm or may be
transported to a common packinghouse facility. If transported, fruits are
hauled carefully in an appropriate container to the packinghouse to
minimize mechanical damage. Mango fruits placed in bamboo baskets
or “kaings” should be lined with newspapers not banana leaves or other
organic material.
2. Fruits to be sorted out should not be placed in direct contact with the
soil or the floor of the packinghouse to avoid cross-contamination of the
produce.

3. Sorters/packers should wash their hands with soap or detergent

before handling the produce. They should also practice good personal
hygiene.

4. For packinghouse facilities, the packing room must be separated

from toilet facilities and must be kept clean, tidy, well ventilated and
free of foul smell at all times.

5. Mangoes should be sorted according to size and quality (Annex 1 –

Revised PNS for Mangoes). Damaged and diseased fruits should be
discarded to avoid cross-contamination of the whole lot.

6. Sorted and graded mangoes should then be inspected and trimmed

of stems connected to the fruits.

7. The fruits should be washed clean with a mixture of potable water

and mild soap. If required by the importing country, the fruits should be
subjected to any of the following post-harvest treatments:

a. Hot Water Treatment (HWT) – The newly harvested fruits are

dipped in warm water (about 52-55°C) for about 10mins. The fruits are
then rinsed in cool running water for 10mins (hydro26 cooling), air-dried
and packed.

b. Rapid HWT – The fruits are submerged in hot water (60°C) for
30 sec to one (1) minute. Hydro-cooling is no longer required.

c. Extended HWT – The fruits are submerged in hot water (46 or

47°C) for two (2) hours until pulp temperature reaches 46°C or 47°C.
This temperature is maintained for 15mins at 46°C or 10mins at 47°C.
The fruits are then allowed to cool by air-drying.

d. Vapor heat treatment (VHT) – Fruits are heated in a chamber

with vapor-saturated air until the pulp reaches a temperature of 46°C
which is maintained for 10mins. The chamber is then ventilated to cool.
8. Transported fruits should be appropriately labeled for traceability.

Pack agi ng
1. Mangoes which have been sorted, washed and subjected to post-
harvest treatment(s) are then packed in suitable packaging containers.
For specific packaging requirements of individual countries, the
packaging specifications should be mutually agreed upon.

2. Each packaging container must be clearly labeled with the following

information:
a. mango grower’s accreditation code
b. name of commodity
c. net weight
d. batch number and date of packing
e. name of Plant Quarantine Service (PQS) signing officer
f. the name “Product of the Philippines”

3. Storage facilities for packaging materials must be kept free from

rodents, birds, farm animals, physical and chemical contaminants.

St or age F acili ties f or F ruits

1. Storage facilities must be sanitized and free from decaying plant
waste and foul smell.

2. Packed mangoes may be stored in a cold room (temperature 12-

14°C; relative humidity 85-95%) immediately after packing.
Refrigeration equipment should be in good working condition with the
temperature regularly monitored and recorded.

3. Cooling equipment must be cleaned and inspected frequently.

Maintenance of equipment and use of appropriate sanitary procedures
is critical in ensuring the safety of the produce.

IV. INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT

1. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an effective and environment
friendly approach to pest management. To control and minimize pest
damage, it combines the use of current and comprehensive information
on the life cycles of pests; their interaction with the environment and
the available pest control methods, e.g. biological, cultural, varietal
selection, and chemical control. Use of chemicals should be on a need
basis.

2. Mango trees are susceptible to pest attacks at various stages of

development. Flowers and fruits are, however, the most susceptible to
major pests.

3. The following are important factors for a successful implementation

of IPM:
a. crop phenology,
b. pest identity, biology and damage,
c. pest/weather monitoring, and
d. pesticide management

4. The detailed discussion of 3(a) to 3(c) is found in Appendix II, III and
IV, respectively of this manual.

5. An IPM program has been developed to guide the mango growers in

the implementation of IPM in their farms. For each month or stage of
mango development, the pests most likely to attack the tree are
identified and the corresponding intervention measures are indicated
(Table 1)

PNS GAP for Mango 4th Draft

Table 1. Phenological Guide for Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

1 Program for Mango
Days After Flower Induction (DAFI)

Phenology Illustration Target Pests IPM Interventions

1 Dormant Scale insects Mealybugs
Prune to improve light penetration and air circulation
Fertilizer application (soil application)
2 Flushing
Cecid fly, Twig cutter, Anthracnose
Spray insecticides and fungisides to protect flush use HOC

7-9 Leaf maturation

Twig cutter Prunes and burn infested twigs
Before flower induction
Mango leafhopper Light trapping
Field sanitation, Pruning

Flower induction
0 DAFI
Mature buds and leaves
Mango leafhopper Start of chemical induction 1.0-2.5% KNO3,
with high hopper population, mix insecticide and flower inducer, use
HOC (Herbal Organic Concentrate).

Table 1. Phenological Guide for Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

Program for 1 Mango (continued)
Days After Flower Induction (DAFI)
Phenology Illustration Target Pests IPM Interventions

1-8 DAFI Bud break/bud initiation

Mango leafhopper Monitor percent flushing/flowering
Monitor for pest

9-12 Bud emergence

Mango leafhopper, Tip borer, Thrips
Monitor for pest
Spray insecticide if needed use HOC

13-16 Post emergence

Bud elongation I
Mango hopper, Tip borer, Thrips, Anthracnose
Apply foliar fertilizer use HOC
Monitor for pest
Spray insecticide and fungicide if
needed
Table 1. Phenological Guide for Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Program for 1 Mango (continued)
Days After Flower Induction (DAFI)
Phenology Illustration Target Pests IPM Interventions

17-22 Post emergence

Bud elongation II
Mango hopper, Tip borer, Thrips, Mealy bug, Anthracnose
Monitor for pest
Spray insecticide and fungicide if needed, Use HOC

23-25 Pre-anthesis
Mango hopper, Tip borer, Mealy bug
Apply foliar fertilizer. Spray HOC
Monitor for pest
Spray insecticide and fungicide if needed

26-30 Full bloom

Blossom blight No insecticide spraying to encourage pollinators
Shaking of branches

31-35 Fruitset
(mongo size)
Mango hopper, Tip borer, Mealy bug, Anthracnose, Scab
Monitor for pests
Spray insecticide and fungicide if needed. Use HOC.

36-42 Fruit development

(corn size)
Mango leafhopper, Tip borer, Mealy bug, Anthracnose, Scab
Monitor for pests

Table 1. Phenological Guide for Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

Program for 1 Mango (continued)
Days After Flower Induction (DAFI)
Phenology Illustration Target Pests IPM Interventions

43-50 Fruit development

(marble size)
Tip borer, Mealy bug, Cecid fly, Anthracnose, Scab
Spray insecticides and fungicide if needed. Use HOC.

Early bagging for cecid fly control

(optional)
51-60 Fruit enlargement (chicken-egg-size)
Mango seed borer, Helopeltis sp, Mealybug, Scale insect
Mango pulp weevil, Anthracnose, Scab
Field sanitation
Before fruit bagging, apply foliar fertilizer
Spray insecticide and fungicide if needed. Use HOC.

61-90 Fruit enlargement Mango seed borer

Helopeltis sp, Mealybug, Scale insect, Anthracnose, Scab
Monitor for fruit pests
Collection and proper disposal of fruit drops
Spray insecticide and fungicide if needed. Use HOC.

91-109 Start of
maturation
Fruit fly, Mealy bug, Scale insect, Anthracnose, Scab
Monitor for fruit pests
Collection and proper disposal of fruit drops
Spray insecticide and fungicide if needed. Use HOC.

Table 1. Phenological Guide for Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

Program for 1 Mango (continued)
Days After
Flower Induction (DAFI)
Phenology Illustration Target Pests IPM Interventions

110-120 Full maturity

Fruit fly
Stem-end rot, Anthracnose
Harvesting of fruits based on maturity indices
Hot Water Treatment (HWT)

V. PESTICIDE MANAGEMENT
1. Pesticide management refers to the judicious use of pesticides. It
focuses on maximizing the benefits of the chemicals while minimizing
its harmful effects.

2. Pesticides may be classified based on its uses, formulation type,

chemical grouping, mode of action, and hazards.

3. There are specific guidelines in applying GAP to ensure that the use
of pesticides in mango production is managed properly. If these are
followed judiciously, residues in mango will not exceed the maximum
residue limit (MRL) of the pesticide.

4. The following are the Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) pertaining to

the use of pesticides:

a. Use registered pesticides. Apply only pesticides and other

agricultural chemicals e.g. plant growth regulators which have been
approved by the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA).

b. Read and follow the label instructions. It is important to always

read and understand the pesticide label to be able to use the product
properly. The following information is found on the label:

i. Product information

1. Active ingredient(s) (a.i.) may be present in several brand names.

2. Solvent
3. General Use Statement – summary of the approved use(s) of the
product

ii. Directions for use

1. Crops
2. Target Pests
3. Dosage, Frequency and Timing of Application
4. Pre-harvest interval
PHI refers to the number of days between the last spraying and
harvest. It is derived from a supervised pesticide residue trial (SPRT)
where the pesticide is applied at the approved rate and the residue level
is analyzed.
Each pesticide active ingredient (a.i.) has its own PHI.
 If the pesticides are applied following the recommended PHI,
pesticide residues even if present would still be at or below the
maximum residue limit (MRL).
Mango fruits at harvest should not contain 1 pesticide residue levels
exceeding its MRL.
5. Re-entry Period
It is the length of time to be observed before re-entering the treated
area after each application of pesticide.
6. Compatibility
In tank mixing with other pesticides and related chemicals, check
label advice for compatibility.

iii. Pre-cautionary measures

iv. Storage and Disposal

Please refer to the advice on the storage and disposal on the label.

v. First Aid and medical treatment in case of poisoning

vi. Emergency contact number

c. GAP for the proper use and handling Before mixing

1. Keep spraying equipment in good condition. Check sprayer for
defects. Maintain a record of maintenance check-up of spraying
equipment.
2. Check and repair leaks. Leaky sprayers cause unnecessary waste and
risks, so do not use faulty or leaky sprayers.
3. Clean the nozzles with water or a soft-probing device. Never blow into
a clogged nozzle.
4. For appropriate personal protective equipment (PPEs) to be used,
read the product label.

Du ri ng mixi ng
1. Use a measuring cup or graduated cylinder in measuring the
concentrated formulated pesticide, with care to avoid spillage or hand
contamination.
2. Use clean water for mixing pesticides to avoid microbial
contamination of the mango fruits.
3. When the contents of the pesticide bottle are used up, rinse the
bottle 3 times with water and pour into the last sprayer tank load.
4. Never use your bare hands for mixing.
5. Use appropriate gloves to minimize dermal exposure.

Du ri ng application
1. Pesticide residues are highest in the face area, including the neck
and shoulders, so wear the necessary protection.
2. Do not spray against the wind.
3. Spray inner canopy first before spraying the outer canopy.
4. Use a power sprayer with an extended boom such as bamboo pole, to
reduce contact with the spray mist.
5. To minimize exposure while spraying: wear protective 1 headgear.
6. Maintain a record of spray application indicating information of
pesticide used, volume used, area sprayed, and operator.
7. To minimize exposure while spraying: wear protective headgear, cover
nose and mouth, wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants, change shirt
and headgear when it gets wet with perspiration or spray solution and
do not rub face or other body parts with contaminated hands. Do not
smoke and eat if your hands are not washed clean after spraying.

Af ter sp raying
1. Clean spray equipment by flushing the remaining pesticide solution
using detergent and clean water.
2. Do not dispose contaminated water or rinsate into waterways.
3. Change working clothes immediately after spraying.
4. Remove gloves last.
5. Wash your hands with soap and water.
6. Do not go home in your working clothes (used in spraying) because
the pesticides in the fabric can be absorbed by the skin.
7. Do not hang used clothes to dry for reuse the following day.
8. Soak clothes in water and detergent.
9. Dispose of rinse water properly, taking care not to contaminate water
and food sources.
10. Launder working clothes separately from uncontaminated clothes.

c. GAP for storage and disposal

St or age
1. Store pesticides in their original labeled containers.
2. Keep pesticides locked in a storeroom and out of children’s reach.
3. Keep pesticides out of the kitchen.
4. Do not place pesticide bottles beside bottles of vinegar, oil, soy
sauce, etc. Do not place pesticide powders near salt or sugar.
5. Keep pesticides away from fire or open flame, stove or lamps. Liquid
formulations may have flammable solvents which can be a fire hazard.
6. Partially used pesticide bottles must be placed inside a thick plastic
bag to avoid hand contamination.
7. Do not recycle used bottles as containers for oil, vinegar, soy sauce,
and for any other food and feed stuff.

Disp osal
1. Dispose of empty pesticide bottles and cartons into a pesticide
disposal pit.
2. Dig disposal pit in an area away from people and animals, and far
from water sources.
3. Do not burn pesticide containers. The temperature 1 in the burning
pile is not high enough to destroy the pesticide left in the containers. It
will only spread faster through the hot air generated while burning. This
will lead to inhalation problems and in some cases, phytotoxicity in
standing crops.

d. Insect Resistance Management

1. Use products according to the recommended dosage. Underdosing

quickly affects insect populations with average levels of tolerance, while
overdosing kills most of the insect population leaving only those which
are tolerant or resistant. This leads to the development of a new
generation of insects which are difficult to kill.
2. Use appropriate, well-maintained equipment to apply
insecticides/fungicides. Use recommended water volume and spray
pressure in order to obtain optimal coverage of the canopy.
Avoid spraying to run-off.
3. Target the pests at their vulnerable stage, (young instars, larvae)
where possible, because these are easier to control than older
instars/larvae.
4. Use appropriate economic thresholds and spray intervals (based on
label recommendation).
5. Use alternately products of different modes of action or from different
chemical groups such as pyrethroids, carbamates, organophosphates
and new generation compounds.
6. If the efficacy of the product is no longer good, do not reapply the
same insecticide/fungicide but change the class to one having a
different mode of action.
7. Mix different pesticides. This may offer a short-term solution to
resistance problems. However, remember that each product used in the
mixture should belong to a different class or mode of action, and is
used at the recommended dose.

VI. Farm Management

1. All records must be updated and kept up to two years.

2. Copies of laboratory analysis and certificates that verify compliance

with this Code must be filed.

3. Each package/bulk packed produce leaving the farm must be

traceable (i.e. date of harvest) to farm sources.

4. Records of lot number must be maintained for all produce leaving the
farm.
5. Staff training records must also be maintained.

1 APPENDIX II
2
3 CROP PHENOLOGY (continued)
4 Stages of panicle development and fruit maturation
5
Full-bloom (26-30 DAFI)
Fruit set (mungbean size)
31-35 DAFI
Fruit enlargement (corn size)
36-42 DAFI
Fruit enlargement (marble size)
43-50 DAFI

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3 CROP PHENOLOGY (continued)
4 Stages of panicle development and fruit maturation
5
Fruit enlargement (chicken-egg size)
51-60 DAFI
Fruit enlargement
61-90 DAFI
Start of maturation
91-109 DAFI
Full maturity
110-120 DAFI

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Part of the Mango Plant
Pests Disease
Flowers Mango leafhopper
Mango tip/twig borer
Mealy bugs
Scale insect
Mango thrips
Anthracnose
Sooty mold
Fruits Fruits Flies
Mango seedborer
Pulp Weevil
Mango thrips
Mealy bugs
Scale insect
Capsid bug
Cecid Fly
Ants
Anthracnose
Scab
Sooty Mold
Diplodia stem-end rot

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PEST IDENTITY, DAMAGE AND MANAGEMENT (continued)

Insects Damage Management

Ants
Ant infestations in mango
trees are encouraged by
the presence of scale
insects and mealy bugs
that produce honeydews,
which are ants’ excellent
food source.
Ants do not really create
harm or damage the tree
or fruit, but they can make
harvesting very
cumbersome because of
the painful bites they can
inflict on to the farmers/
harvesters.
- Prune the mango tree
and remove all
unnecessary branches
that provide favorable
environment for ants.
- Control mealy
bugs, scale insects and
leafhoppers.
- Apply insecticides
during heavy infestation,
particularly directed on
the nests.
Capsid Bug

The adult insect looks like

a small rice bug. Its pair of
antennae is twice as long
as its body. The female
adult capsid bug has a
black body with an orange
thorax. Its eggs are white
while young nymphs are
red or orange.
The bug stays in wild
vegetation and is active in
the evening. It feeds on
developing fruits, up to
the size of a chicken egg.
The bug excretes toxic
materials that produce
dry, brown irregularlyshaped
corky spots on the
fruit’s skin. These spots
are locally known as
“kurikong,” “saksak
walis”, “armalite”, or
“nora-nora” depending on
the area or region.
- Bag the fruits at 55
to 60 days after flower
induction.
- Remove weeds,
underbrush shrubs and
small trees under the
mango canopy as well as
infested fruits.
- Remove alternate
hosts of adult bugs such
as cashew, guava and
cacao from the orchard.
- If infestation is
heavy, apply registered
insecticides, preferably at
night.
Prevention:
Prune trees after
harvesting or before
flushing.
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Insects Damage Management
Fruit Fly
The adult fruit fly is
almost similar in size to
the house fly. It has a light
brown body, bright yellow
spots on the shoulder and
thorax, and has
transparent wings.
The female fruit fly
punctures the peel of a
mature fruit and lays eggs
on it. Its larvae grow and
feed on mango fruits.
punctures on the fruit are
not readily recognizable.
However, after four to five
days, soft brownish spots
appear, liquid oozes from
the spots and the
underlying tissue rots. The
continuous feeding of the
larva and the secondary
microbial activity further
destroy the fruit making it
unsuitable for
consumption.
- Collect the infested
fruits and bury deep into
the soil to prevent the
insect from completing its
life cycle.
- Bag the fruits with
appropriate bagging
materials such as old
newspapers at 55 to 65
days after flower induction
or when the fruits are
about the size of chickenegg.
- Harvest fruits at
mature green stage since
fruit flies are attracted to
them as soon as their
surfaces become yellow.
- Do not intercrop
with the following fruits
trees: guava, papaya,
jackfruit, sineguelas and
santol since they are also
preferred hosts of the fruit
flies.
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Insects Damage Management

Mango Cecid Fly

Cecid fly is a very small
and delicate fly with long
legs and antennae, and
hairy transparent wings.
Its larvae are tiny bright
yellow maggots.
The adult Cecid fly stays
on wild vegetation while
the larva stays in young
mango leaves or fruits.
The developing larvae
cause gall formation in
the leaves and round
sunken spots on the fruits.

Management:
- Prune crowded
branches and infested
leaves, particularly
flushes.
- Remove weeds,
underbrush shrubs and
small trees under the
mango canopy.
- Collect and dispose
the infested fruits
properly.

Prevention:
- Bag fruits at 40
days after flower induction
or at marble size or spray
registered insecticides up
to 55 days after flower
induction.
- Bag fruits one to
three days after
insecticide application.
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Insects Damage Management
Mango Leafhopper
Adult mango leafhoppers
are wedge-shaped insects
which are greyish-green or
brown. The young
leafhoppers or nymphs
are very small, wingless
and yellowish.
They can be found hiding
underneath the leaves,
main stalk of the panicle
and in emerging flowers.
The nymph and adult
mango leafhoppers pierce
and suck plant sap
resulting in the withering
and falling of individual
flowers. High hopper
infestations results to
production of sticky fluid
“honey dew”which serves
as medium for the growth
of sooty mold beneath the
leaves, flower buds and
panicles.
Under severe leafhopper
infestation, the entire
canopy will turn black.
- Prune all dead
branches after harvest to
improve light penetration
and air circulation.
- Do light trapping
before flower induction to
reduce initial leafhopper
population in the field.
- Induce early
flowering. This can
minimize heavy
leafhopper infestations
that usually occur during
the summer months.
- Avoid excessive
application of fungicides
to conserve beneficial
fungi that attack the
leafhopper.
- Apply insecticides
only when there are at
least three leafhoppers
per panicle. Check the
presence of mango
hopper seven days after
flower induction or once
flower buds are formed or
have elongated.
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Mango Pulp Weevil

The mango pulp weevil is
a hard-bodied weevil,
usually 6mm long and
brownish black in color.
Due to its color and habit,
it cannot easily be seen in
the tree. Its larvae, which
feed on the mango flesh,
develop inside the mango
fruit.
This insect is found only in
Southern Palawan but
because of its destructive
nature, it has placed the
island under quarantine.
Mangoes from this area
are not allowed to be
transported or brought out
of the province.
The damage created by
the weevil is not visible
externally. But inside the
fruit, tunnels and
discolored pulp are
formed due to larval
feeding. An adult weevil
does not leave the fruit
until it falls to the ground
and rots.
- Prune the tree,
preferably open-center
pruning, to allow the
sunlight to penetrate the
tree canopy. Sunlight kills
weevils.
- Keep the orchard
clean. Remove all weeds,
twigs, fallen leaves and
other debris under the
tree canopy.
- Dispose of infected
fruits properly by burying
the fruits two feet below
the ground.
- Bag the fruits at 55
to 60 DAFI.
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Mango Seed Borer

The adult mango seed
borer moth is light brown
and 16mm long. The larva
is white with red intersegmental
bands.
The damage starts when
the larva enters the fruit
through the apex or the
narrow tip area of the
fruit. The growing larva
feeds on the seed and
flesh. Later, the damaged
area collapses and the
apex bursts. When the
seed is totally consumed,
the fruit will fall to the
ground.
A single larva can
consume the entire seed
in a short period of time.
- Remove infested
fruits from the tree to
prevent movement of
larva from one fruit to
another and to minimize
damage to other fruits.
- Dispose of infected
fruits properly to prevent
the insect from
completing its life cycle.
This can be done by
burying the fruits two
feet below the
ground.
- Bag the fruits at 55
to 65 DAFI.
- Monitor infestation
and when necessary,
apply insecticide at 50-55
days after flower
induction.

Mango Thrips
Mango thrips are minute,
slender-bodied insects
and about 4mm long.
When fully-developed, the
insects have four long,
narrow fringed wings.
Thrips are sensitive to
light.
Adults and nymphs attack
the flowers. They suck the
plant sap, which causes
the flowers to wither and
fall off. They can extend
damage to the fruits
resulting to scaby
appearance locally called
“chico-chico”.
- Prune or cut off
excess branches to
improve aeration and to
allow more light to
penetrate the canopy.
- Spray registered
insecticides as a fine mist
to protect the upper and
lower surfaces of the
leaves.
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Mealy Bugs
Mealy bugs are small (2
mm long), oval-shaped,
soft-bodied insects with
white cottony filaments on
their body. Male adult
mealy bugs have two
wings while females are
wingless. They are usually
found on flushes, flowers
and fruits.
Mealy bugs have
symbiotic relationship
with red ants. They
excrete sticky fluid called
“honeydew”, which serves
as food for red ants. The
ants protect and transport
mealy bugs to the
different parts of the tree.
Mealy bugs suck vital
plant sap and affects
leaves, flowers and fruits.
Affected parts turn yellow,
dry-up and eventually, falloff.
The honeydew produced
by the mealy bugs
promotes growth of sooty
molds on leaves, which
eventually affects the
photosynthetic activity.
- Prune heavily
infested plant parts.
- Spray registered
insecticide immediately
before bagging.
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Insects Damage Management

Mango Tip Borer

The adult mango tip borer
is a grayish black moth,
usually about 8mm long.
Its larva can grow to as
long as 10 mm and lightbrown
to purple in color. It
is considered as a serious
pest of flowers and young
shoots.
Mango tip borer destroys
the flowers from bud
emergence to elongation.
Its larva bores into the tip
of the shoots and
developing flowers and
feeds on the inner tissues.
The affected shoots wilt
and terminal parts die
while the affected
panicles split-open and
gradually shed off the
flowers.
- Prune and burn the
infested parts to prevent
the insects from
multiplying and spreading.
- Spray registered
insecticides
recommended for tip
borer control.

Scale Insect
Scale insects are small (1
mm long), stationary,
convex and scale-like
organisms.
High population of scale
insects causes the canopy
to turn black due to the
growth of sooty mold.
Since the leaves are
covered with sooty mold,
photosynthetic or food
production activity is
reduced considerably.
Punctures created by
insects on the fruit result
in whitish spots which
lower the fruit’s market
value.
- Look for scale
insects on leaves, flowers
and fruits. Check if
infestation is widespread
or occurring only in small
patches. If infestation is
widespread, prune heavilyaffected
parts before
spraying registered
insecticide. If it occurs in
patches, remove affected
parts mechanically.
- Check if there are
ipil-ipil or kakawate trees
nearby. These are
alternate hosts of scale
insects and serve as a
source of infestation.
- Destroy the red ants
infesting the mango tree
because these facilitate the
spread of scales from one tree
to another.
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Insects Damage Management

Twig Cutter
The larva of twig cutter
grows to as long as
18mm, is colored white
and legless. It can be
found inside the twigs
where it feeds on woody
tissue. It pupates inside
the twig and will get out
only when it has become
a fully-grown beetle. The
adult twig cutter is a grayspotted
long-horned
beetle and around 20mm
long.
This insect is very
destructive during the dry
season, particularly in
many growing areas of
Central Luzon.
The twig cutter cuts or
girdles the twig before it
lays eggs. The infested
twig breaks off easily at
the point of incision or die.
A twig cutter-infested tree
is characterized by the
presence of dead twigs
and leaves on its canopy.
- Prune and burn
infested twigs to prevent
the development and
spread of insects.
- Apply insecticide
during flushing stage, the
time when the adults lay
eggs on the twigs.
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Anthracnose
Anthracnose is a major
post harvest problem of
mango fruits and is the
most serious fungal
disease of mangoes in the
Philippines.
Anthracnose causes
irregular brown spots on
young leaves while
mature leaves get
distorted with “shot-holes”
in various shapes and
sizes. It also blackens and
withers the flowers and
produces “blossom blight”
while causing brown to
black sunken spots on the
fruits.
Other damage caused by
anthracnose:
- reduced tree vigor
- unproductive
terminal branches
- withering of
flowers
- failure to set and
retain fruits
- rotting of fruits
- total crop failure
Field Management
- Maintain good light
penetration and air
circulation in each mango
tree.
- Collect and burn
trash to reduce sources of
disease.
- Bag fruits using
appropriate bagging
materials to reduce
further field infestation.
- Fertilize and
irrigate trees to improve
tree vigor.
- When flushing
occurs on rainy days,
protect emerging flushes
from leaf spots by
spraying registered
contact fungicides. DO
NOT use systemic
fungicides.
- Apply
protectants/systemic
fungicides to protect
inflorescence against
blossom blight and fruit
rot infection on developing
fruits.
Post Harvest Management
Subject newly harvested
fruits in hot water
treatment
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Scab
Scab is a fungal disease
which primarily infects
young developing fruits. It
is prominently seen in
panicles and young
developing fruits,
particularly on the pedicel.
The surface of infected
fruit has grayish brown
spots with dark irregular
margin. As the spots
enlarge, the surface
develops cracks and
fissured corky tissues.
Heavily infected fruits look
like common scab infected
calamansi fruits.
Heavier infestations occur
during the rainy season.
Infected fruits are
misshapened with
unsightly looking surface,
thus are downgraded and
have lower market value.
Follow the
protection management
used against anthracnose.
- Use the
recommended cultural
practice to maintain
vigorous and productive
trees, which are less
prone to diseases.
- Maintain good light
penetration and air
circulation in each mango
tree through regular
sanitation and pruning.
Prune after harvest to
increase ventilation and
reduce humidity inside the
canopy.
- Collect and burn
trash to reduce sources of
diseases.
- Bag fruits using
appropriate bagging
materials to reduce
further field infection.
- Spray registered
fungicides in scab prone
areas during the young
fruit stage or around 35 to
50 days after flower
induction to control the
disease.
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Sooty Mold
Sooty mold is a fungal
disease that grows and
obtains nourishment from
the honeydew excreted by
insects such as
leafhoppers, scales and
mealy bugs. The disease
develops on the leaf
surface and on fruit as
black velvety covering.
The sooty mold on leaves
interferes with the
photosynthetic activities
of the plant. It reduces the
tree’s vigor and fruit
bearing capability and
downgrades the fruit’s
market value.
- Eradicate or
manage the population of
the honeydew-excreting
insects.
- Bag clean fruits
with appropriate bagging
materials.
- Practice pruning.
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Insects Damage Management

Diplodia/stem-end rot
Diplodia stem-end rot is a
fungal disease caused by
complex fungal
organisms. It is
characterized by dark
lesions developing at the
pedicel end of the mango
fruits after they are
harvested. Under warm
and moist conditions, the
infected area extends
towards the end of the
fruit. The fruit turns from
dark-brown to purplish
black and the tissues
become watery and
produce unpleasant odor.
Diplodia stem-end rot
produces soft rot unlike
anthracnose which
produces hard rot.
This disease also infects
inflorescence, young
developing fruits and
terminal branches.
Stem-end rot causes postharvest
losses due to
rotting of fruits. It also
reduces tree vigor
because of severe drying
of twigs and defoliation.
- Remove and burn
primary sources of the
disease such as dead
twigs, barks and other
trashes.
- Harvest the fruits
with about 1 to 2cm of the
stalk attached. It was
observed that there is a
high incidence of stemend
rot on fruits without
stalk.
- Follow the disease
management
interventions developed
for anthracnose. They are
known to substantially
reduce incidence of stemend
rot.
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1 References:
2 CropLife
3 Philippine GAP
4 Presentation of Dr. Golez
5 Davao City Chamber of Commerce, Incorporated.

APPENDIX I

LIST OF APPROVED ORGANIC FERTILIZERS

1. X-Tekh Liquid Bio-Fertilizer Microorganism c/o Alexander Acideria AA

Bio-Tech Ent. Co, 2727 Lico Street, Sta. Cruz, Manila

2. Unigrow Pure Organic Fertilizer c/o Jaime C. Vistar President Agricola

Rich Corp., Diocesan Centrum Bldg. S. Liuch Street, Iligan City Tel. No.
221 – 7658

3. Bio-Advantage (1-14-3) Organic Fertilizer c/o Angelito B. Garcia A.B.

Garcia Agri. Products Brgy. Anonang, San Fabian, Pangasinan
Tel. Nos. (075) 522 – 0371 / (075) 653 – 0885

4. Crop Giant 8-8-8 Organic Fertilizer

c/o Francisco S. Dizon III President
Aldiz Inc., U-1905 Cityland 10 Tower II
6817 H.V. dela Costa St., Ayala Avenue, Makati City
Tel. No. 892 – 2787 / 817 – 9221

5. Green Harvest Organic Fertilizer c/o Casiano A. Ibrado III

Amalia Farms Inc., #20 Lacson Street
Bacolod City, Negros Occidental
Tel. No. (034) 434 – 9439

6. Guano
c/o Antonio Tible
Agritech Naturale Enterprises
San Vicente, Calabanga, Camarines Sur
Tel. No. (054) 255 – 6082

7. Provider’s Organic Fertilizer

c/o Tomas D. Gajete
Biocom Enterprises
San Luis, Rosales, Pangasinan
Tel. No. 0920 – 215 1375 / 456 – 5334
8. Bio-N Microbial Fertilizer
c/o Juliet Anarna
BIOTECH (National Institute of Molecular Bo. & Biotech)
University of the Philippines, College
Los Baños, Laguna
Tel. No. (049) 536 – 2721

9. Bodega Farm Organic Fertilizer

c/o Steniel C. Young
Bodega Farm Enterprises
Sagua Banwa, Valladolid, Negros Occidental
Tel. No. 433 – 4706 / 461 – 1326

10. Eco-Organic Fertilizer

c/o Dr. Rodolfo Raquino
BREMCAS Development Cooperative
Brgy. Baua, Gonzaga, Cagayan
CP Nos. 0917 – 844 5765 / 0917 – 774 9893

11. Growing Mix Organic Fertilizer

c/o Dojoe R. Santiago
General Manager
Bulacan Gardens Corp.
Lugam, Malolos, Bulacan
Tel. No. (044) 791 – 0412 / 911 – 4021 to 25

12. Farmers Choice Organic Fertilizer

c/o Rafael Pama Jr.
Cleafar Agri-Business, Inc.
Brgy. Inagdangan, Zarraga, Iloilo City
Tel. No. 525 – 4253

13. Supermix Bio-Organic Fertilizer

c/o Antonio L. Rivera
VP Marketing
Calstar Technologies, Corp.
Teodor Gener, Poblacion, Norzagaray, Bulacan
Tel. No. 785 – 2122 / 749 – 3561
14. Vitasol Organic Fertilizer
c/o Federico F. Male
Campaign Specialties
Quezon Blvd., Sampaloc, Manila

15. Exceed Fortified Organic Fertilizer

c/o Percival F. Ceña
Ceña Enterprises
Brgy. Vega, Bongabon, Nueva Ecija
CP No. 0917 – 566 0550 / 0920 – 901 4832

16. Golden Grains Organic Fertilizer

c/o Reynaldo P. Sadava
Drejfyl Agri Technologies
Block 2, Lot 14, Aplaya Subdivision
Rambutan Avenue, Matina, Davao City
Tel. No. 298 – 2228

17. Real Guano Fertilizer

c/o Ernesto A. Real
E. A. Real Organic Fertilizer
Km. 20, Los Amigos, Tugbok, Davao City
Tel. No. 0920 – 444 9988

18. Extreme 3000 Organic Fertilizer

c/o Lito M. Arenas
Extreme Enterprises
Brgy. Matulong, Manaoag, Pangasinan
CP No. 0917 – 508 1881

19. Everlasting Bio-Organic Fertilizer

c/o Mrs. Virginia Agabao
El Oro Multi-Purpose Coop.
San Fermin, Cauayan, Isabela
CP No. 0919 – 206 0636
20. Bioearth Rooting Mix Organic Fertilizer
c/o Roberto C. Espino
Manager, Agri-Division
Fabcon Philippines, Inc.
12/F Jollibee Center Building
 San Miguel Avenue, Pasig City

21. First Farmers Organic Fertilizer

c/o Rafael T. Lizares, Jr.
First Farmers Food Corporation
Dos Hermanas, Talisay City
Negros Occidental
Tel. No. 435 – 4019

22. Orgo Plus Organic Fertilizer

c/o Randy R. Lamboson
Fertex Marketing
Piatos, Bunawan, Davao City
CP No. 0906 – 907 1103

23. Alpha SP Fortified Organic Fertilizer

c/o Rosalina S. Quintos Tan
Galactic Resources Dev’t Corp.
Brgy. Masaya, Rosario, Batangas
Tel. No. 363 – 6816
Telefax 415 – 3636
CP No. 0918 – 936 1181

24. Green Bio Compound Microbial Inoculant

c/o Yoon Chow Lai (John)
Galaxy Ford International Holding Co. Ltd.
931-D Kundiman Street
Sampaloc, Manila
CP No. 0919 – 262 2577

25. Golden Egg Organic Fertilizer

c/o Marie Tess C. Lee
Golden Egg Agricultural Supply
Km. 19, Aguinaldo Hi-way
Bacoor, Cavite
Tel. No. (046) 417 – 2498 / 502 – 2468

26. Microfix TM Biofertilizer

c/o Marie Teresa Ver Shih
Green Gold Agrivet Marketing
#1 Canlas Apartments, Neptune St.
San Fernando Subdivision, Sto. Niño
San Fernando, Pampanga

27. Granary Organic Fertilizer

c/o Shakespeare T. Ang
Managing Director
Gold Orchard Distributor, Inc.
Suite 1506, Future Point Plaza 1
112 Panay Avenue, South Triangle
1103 Quezon City
Tel. No. (02) 414 – 4895

28. Green Earth Organic Fertilizer

c/o Mr. Nonito dela Cruz
Green Earth Agriventures
La Filipina, Tagum City, Davao
Tel. No. (082) 218 – 2429

29. Bio-Synergy Organic Fertilizer

c/o Alfredo V. Alili
Isabela Biotech Enterprises
#2 E.M. Puzon Subdivision
San Fabian, Echaque, Isabela
Tel. Nos. (078) 672 – 2366
CP No. 0918 – 274 4071

30. NBEM-21 Organic Fertilizer

c/o Cristina O. Kamekawa
J.P. BYM Food Mix Manufacturing & Export
#11 Baesa Road, Baesa, Quezon City
CP No. 0916 – 599 6829
Tel. No. 454 – 7652

31. Greenfriend Organic Fertilizer

c/o Geraldine B. Denna
Kapatagan Multi Purpose Cooperative, Inc.
Payoga Organic Demo Farm
Guibang, Gamu, Isabela
 CP No. 0919 – 582 3998

32. Guano Fertilizer

c/o Leonila G. Abanes / Marilyn Abanes
L. Abanes Guano Fertilizer Dealer
Silangang Catbalogan, Western Samar
Tel. No. (045) 321 – 0356
CP No. 0920 – 253 2227

33. Cocorich Organic Fertilizer

c/o Claro Q. Torres, Ph. D.
Legaspi Oil Coco Fiber Corporation
Mulanay, Quezon
Tel. No. 810 – 7392 / 892 – 7961 to 72

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3 34. Happy Earth Organic Fertilizer
4 c/o Rolando L. Sianghio
5 Lacto Asia Pacific Corporation
6 4000 Champaca Extension Road
7 UPS 4, Brgy. Marcelo Green Village
8 Parañaque City
9 Tel. No. 776 – 1511 / 824 – 7975
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11 35. Pureganic Organic Fertilizer
12 c/o Rasmiah M. Malixi
13 Laguna Organic Enterprises
14 Crisols Apartment, Mt. Pulog St.
15 Umali Subdivision, Los Baños, Laguna
16 Tel. No. (049) 559 - 0800
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18 36. Magnecrop Organic Fertilizer
19 c/o Manding Arcalas
20 Madarca Trading
21 U A2 168 Apo St., Mesa Heights
22 Quezon City
23 Tel. No. 687 – 1357 / 937 – 4618
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25 37. MIT’s Lacto Plus Organic Fertilizer
26 c/o Dr. Hector S. Caluya
27 Madela Institute of Technology
28 Dipintin, Maddela, Quirino
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30 38. Manila Organic Fertilizer
31 c/o Andrea L. Gandioco
32 Manila Fertilizer Inc.
33 Rm. 801, West Trade Center
34 123 West Avenue, Quezon City
35 Tel. No. 928 – 7412 / 920 – 5876
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37 39. MWSI Septage Organic Based Foliar Fertilizer
38 c/o Francisco A. Arellano
39 Maynilad Waters Services Inc.
40 MWSS Compound, Katipunan Road
41 Balara, Quezon City

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3 40. Greenland Organic Fertilizer
4 c/o Rolando R. Lagaya
5 Nadines Marketing
6 Macalintal Avenue, Brgy. Taysan
7 San Jose, Batangas
8 Tel. No. (043) 726 – 2281 / 726 – 3602
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10 41. Bio Advantage Organic Fertilizer
11 c/o Noe E. Penera
12 Narra Multi Purpose Cooperative
13 Casantiagoan, San Manuel
14 Pangasinan
15 Tel. No. (075) 614 – 3281
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17 42. Nofarco Bio-Organic Fertilizer
18 c/o Engr. Nestor T. Bautista
19 Norphil Farmers MPCI
20 Sampaguita, Solana
21 Nueva Viscaya
22 CP No. 0915 – 507 8905
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24 43. Nova Pure (PCM) Processed Chicken Manure
25 c/o Emma F. Gonzales
26 Operations Manager
27 Novatech Agri Food Industries
28 Rm. 503 Anita Bldg.
29 #1399 Quezon Avenue corner Timog Avenue
30 Quezon City
31 Tel. No. 371 – 9581 / 371 – 6382
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33 44. Siglat Organic Fertilizer
34 c/o Norvy A. Abyadeng
35 NS Northern Organic Fertilizer & Farm Supply
36 Brgy. Coliling, Rosales, Pangasinan
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38 45. Yasai PCM Organic Fertilizer
39 c/o Cenas Aldog
40 Northline Entertainment
41 Km. 50 Cruz, La Trinidad, Benguet
42 Tel. No. (074) 422 – 3713

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3 46. Ormaco Zoom Organic
4 c/o Graciano Balbon
5 Orient Marketing Cooperative (ORMACO)
6 Jojo Magbanua St., Bantayan
7 Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
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9 47. Pecuaria Bio-Organic Fertilizer
10 c/o Miller S. Bicaldo
11 Pecuaria Development Cooperative, Inc.
12 Lanipga, Bula, Camarines Sur
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14 48. Nutri Smart Organic Fertilizer
15 c/o Rosalina B. Rondon
16 Phil. Agrow, Inc.
17 Philgrow Inc., 4F HMS Center
18 596-510 JP Rizal Street
19 Makati City
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21 49. Allgrow Humus Maker
22 Harvest King Organic 8-8-8 Fertilizer
23 Allgrow Fertihumus Organic Fertilizer
24 c/o Nestor P. Caoili
25 Vice-President & General Manager
26 Pine Valley Corporation
27 JB-012 Km. 4, La Trinidad, Benguet
28 Tel. No. 63-744-222-008
29 Fax No. 63-744-222-756
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31 50. Texas Bio-organic Fertilizer
32 c/o Engr. Milwanie J. Mones
33 Polomolok Balik Buhay Lupa MCI
34 Purok Malinawon
35 Brgy. Poblacion Polomolok
36 South Cotabato
37 Tel. No. 0920 – 595 4204
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39 51. Rancap Organica
40 c/o Olivia L. Padilla
41 Rancap Manufacturing Corp.
42 Brgy. Jolongajog, Pontevedra, Capiz
43 Tel. No. (Makati) 810 – 6481 to 83
44 CP No. 0919 – 348 1406

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3 52. Probio Gold Organic Fertilizer
4 c/o Raymund Baltazar
5 Randan Agrisystem Inc.
6 Barangay Cabalero
7 Palayan City, Nueva Ecija
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9 53. Maxicrop Organic Fertilizer
10 c/o Nicole Aberasturi
11 RC Narc Corporation
12 163 Clementino Chaves St.
13 Macasandin, Cagayan de Oro City
14 Misamis Oriental
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16 54. Yama BYM Organic Fertilizer
17 Bio-N Microbial Innoculant
18 c/o Encarnacion P. Castillo
19 Romark Enterprises
20 Km. 14, National Road
21 Cutcot, Pulilan, Bulacan
22 Tel. No. 922 – 7965 / 434 – 6205
23 (044) 676 – 3730 / 215 – 6292
24 CP No. 0917 – 849 7316
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26 55. D & T Compost
27 c/o Rodolfo T. Torreda, Jr.
28 RS Agro Industrial Corp.
29 Brgy. Igang, Pototan, Iloilo
30 Tel. No. (033) 329 – 6406
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32 56. Sagana 100 Fortified Bio-Organic Fertilizer
33 c/o Atty. Roberto S. Salido
34 Sagana 100 Phils. Inc.
35 Brgy. Inarawan, Marcos Highway
36 Antipolo City
37 Tel. No. 922 – 5683 / 928 – 9791
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57. Phela Bio-Organic Fertilizer
c/o Patricio Amadeo
Southern Matumtum Highland Dev’t Inc.
(Formerly PHELA RESOURCES CORP.)
MCDC Compound, San Isidro
General Santos City

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FERTILIZERS)
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3 58. Sagrex Duofos Guano Powder
4 c/o Ferdinan Y. Maranon
5 President
6 Sagrex Corporation
7 Dasma Technopark, Governor’s Drive
8 Paliparan 1, Dasmariñas, Cavite
9 Tel. No. (02) 520 – 8036
10 (046) 852 – 2706
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12 59. Sander’s Organic Fertilizer
13 c/o Crisanto R. dela Cruz
14 Sander’s Organic Mfg. Corp.
15 #69 Bagbaguin, Sta. Maria
16 Bulacan
17 Tel. No. (044) 641 – 2497
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20 60. Providence Organic All Fertilizer
21 c/o Arnold G. Cortez, Sr.
22 Sharing Agro Revival
23 Pattao, Bugeuy, Cagayan
24 Tel. No. (078) 854 – 4905
25 CP No. 0916 – 334 7757
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27 Planergy Organic Fertilizer Model SL-1000
28 c/o Cathy Galura
29 SL Agritech Corp.
30 2302 Sterling Place
31 Pasong Tamo Extension
32 Makati City
33 Tel. No. 813 – 7828 loc. 818, 817
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35 61. Nitro-Fix Nitrogen Fixing Inoculant Fertilizer
36 c/o Luis A. Guillen
37 Summa Biotechnologies Corp.
38 G/F Right Wing
39 Narra Hotel, Butuan City
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41 62. Greenbase Fortified Organic Fertilizer
42 c/o Alex J. Amor, Jr.
43 Siquijor Island Phosphate
44 West Boloc-Boloc, Sibulan
45 Negros Oriental
46 Tel. No. (035) 225 – 2732
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FERTILIZERS)
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3 63. V-4 Organic Fertilizer
4 c/o Steven C. Young
5 V-4 Swine & Poultry Farms, Inc.
6 Sagua Banwa, Valladolid
7 Negros Occidental
8 Tel. No. 435 – 1525 / 434 – 8871
9 434 – 6918
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11 64. Vimaca Bio-Organic Fertilizer
12 c/o Jose Ledesma IV
13 VMC Farmers Corp., Inc.
14 2/F Bank of Commerce Bldg.
15 Corner 12th Lacson Street
16 Bacolod City
17 Tel. No. 709 – 9077 / 709 – 8703
18 717 – 0721