In this region, the disease known as "black leg," the main characteristics of which are basal necrosis, general wilting, leaves acquiring a yellow color, and death of the plant, constitutes one of the main plant health limitations for the production of this species.
En esta región, la enfermedad "pata prieta" que se caracteriza por presentar necrosis basal, marchitez generalizada, amarillamiento de hojas y muerte de la planta, constituye una de las principales limitantes fitosanitarias para la producción de esta especie.