Neofusicoccum sp. It is a genus of fungi that belongs to the Botryosphaeriaceae family. This pathogen is known to infect various plant species, including avocado, and is particularly harmful in hot, humid climates. Neofusicoccum sp. It survives in plant debris and in the woody tissues of infected plants. It produces reproductive structures called conidiophores, which release conidia (asexual spores) that are dispersed primarily by wind and water. When conidia find wounds or openings in the plant, they germinate and colonize the internal tissues. The fungus produces mycelium that spreads through the plant's vascular system, interfering with the transport of water and nutrients. The infection can be latent, activating under conditions of stress for the plant. Furthermore, Neofusicoccum sp. It has the ability to produce sexual structures (ascospores) in perithecia, which contributes to its genetic diversity and adaptation.