Abstract
The citrus black spot (MPC) or blight, caused by the fungus Phyllosticta citricarpa affects orange, tangerine, lemon and pomeleiros, being found in Africa, Asia, Oceania and South America. With the exception of sour orange (C. aurantium) and their hybrids, and acid lime Tahiti (C. latifolia), all commercial varieties are susceptible, especially the real lemon (C. limon), which play a fund…