Yellow leaf disease: P hytoplasma
Symptom:
- Yellowing of tips of leaflets in 2 or 3 leaves of outermost whorl.
- Brown necrotic streaks run parallel to veins in unfolded leaves.
- The yellowing extends to the middle of the lamina. Tips of the chlorotic leaves dry up. In advanced stage all the leaves become yellow.
- Finally the crown leaves fall off leaving of a bare trunk. Root tips turn black and gradually rot.
Management:
- Maintain trees in seed vigour.
- Growing resistant varieties like true Mangala and south Kanara
- Application of potassium and magnesium more than the recommended level.
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