“…In fact, despite pests, more than twelve diseases ares described on cashew in some countries (Mozambique, Benin, Brazil, Ivory Coast, Burundi and Tanzania), among which fungal diseases, such as anthracnose (Colletotrichum gloeosporioides Penz), pestalotia leaf spot (Pestalotia heterocornis) dieback (Lasiodiplodia sp.) and powdery mildew (Oidium anacardii Noack) (Wonni et al, 2017;Nakpalo et al, 2017;Khatoon et al, 2017;Monteiro et al, 2015;Afouda et al, 2013;Adeniyl et al, 2011;NARI, 2009;Cardoso et al,. 2009;Cooke, 2006;Freire et al, 2002;Grundon, 2002;Teixeira, 1988).…”