Management
- The fungus originates from the dead heaped leaves of 5 – 7.5 above the soil level. From there if spreads to roots region of tea bushes.
- When bark is removed star like growth of mycelium can be seen.
- At the surface of the soil the mycelium surrounds the stem and kills the bank for the length of 7.5 – 10.0 cm.
- A swollen ring of tissue is formed round the stem above the dead patch.
- Removal and destruction of infected plant.
- Clean cultivation with out fallen leaves
- Dig a drench around the infected bush to provide sunlight in the drench which prevent the spread of mycelium.
Content validator: Dr. M. Deivamani, Assistant Professor, Horticulture Research Station, Yercaud-636602.