Current distribution and status of the Persea mite Oligonychus perseae infesting avocado trees in Morocco
By: O. Tounia, A. Boutaleb-Joutei, N. Haddad, A. El Gada, R. Lahlali and M.C. Smaili

Authors
O. Tounia
Department of Plant and Environment Protection, National School of Agriculture, Meknes, Morocco
Hassan II Institute of Agronomy and Veterinary Medicine, Rabat, Morocco
A. Boutaleb-Joutei
Department of Plant and Environment Protection, National School of Agriculture, Meknes, Morocco
N. Haddad
Laboratory of Entomology, Regional Center of Agricultural Research of Kenitra, National Institute of Agricultural Research, Kenitra, Morocco
A. El Gada
Anwar Green Group, Casablanca, Morocco
R. Lahlali
Department of Plant and Environment Protection, National School of Agriculture, Meknes, Morocco
M.C. Smaili
Laboratory of Entomology, Regional Center of Agricultural Research of Kenitra, National Institute of Agricultural Research, Kenitra, Morocco
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/hppj-2026-0006 | Journal eISSN: 2732-656X (formerly 1791-3691) | Journal ISSN: 1791-3691
Language: English
Page range: 48 - 57
Submitted on: Feb 23, 2026
Accepted on: May 23, 2026
Published on: Jul 23, 2026
Published by: Benaki Phytopathological Institute
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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© 2026 O. Tounia, A. Boutaleb-Joutei, N. Haddad, A. El Gada, R. Lahlali, M.C. Smaili, published by Benaki Phytopathological Institute
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