Managing Grey Leaf Spot & Blight
Grey leaf spot and grey leaf blight, caused by Pestalotiopsis palmarum and Lasiodiplodia theobromae, severely impact coconut palms by damaging leaves and nuts. Symptoms include yellow spots, browni...
Preventing Premature Nut Fall in Coconuts
Premature nut fall in coconuts, caused by fungi like Phytophthora palmivora and Lasiodiplodia theobromae, leads to significant yield losses. Symptoms include brown lesions, nut deformation, and ear...
Leaf rot, caused by fungi like Colletotrichum gloeosporioides, Exserohilum rostratum, and Fusarium spp., is a major issue in coconut plantations, especially in root wilt-affected regions. The disea...
Managing Coconut Root Wilt Disease
Root Wilt Disease (RWD) of coconut, first reported in Kerala in 1882, has since spread across southern India, causing severe yield losses. This phytoplasma-induced disease leads to yellowing, leafl...
Managing Coconut Stem Bleeding Disease
Stem bleeding disease, first reported in Sri Lanka and later in India (1922), is a major threat to coconut palms, causing structural weakness and yield decline. It begins with reddish-brown liquid ...
LEAF BLIGHT (LB) : Lasiodiplodia theobromae
Leaf blight, caused by Lasiodiplodia theobromae, is a serious fungal disease affecting coconut seedlings and mature palms. It leads to scorched leaves, nut deformities, and up to 25% yield loss. Th...