Symptoms
- Sunken spots surrounded by a yellow halo are the initial symptoms.
- Subsequently the central portion of the necrotic region drops off resulting in shot hole symptoms.
- Dieback symptoms are also observed in some of the mature branches.
- On young seedlings drying of the leaves and subsequent defoliation are seen.
- The disease can be controlled by spraying 1% Bordeaux mixture two or three times during rainy season.
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http://www.kissankerala.net:8080/KISSAN-CHDSS/English/Nutmeg.htm
| Sunken spots | Necrotic region | Drying of leaves |