Tag Archive for PRO/PL> Black scorch, date palm – United Arab Emirates
PRO/PL> Black scorch, date palm – United Arab Emirates
Other Plant Disease -- United Arab EmiratesDate palm (_Phoenix dactylifera_) is one of the most important plants grown for its edible fruit. Diseases are among the major factors affecting its growth and productivity.In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the causal agent of black scorch on date palm was found to be _Thielaviopsis punctulata_. The pathogen was isolated from all tissues of diseased trees. Depending on the severity of the infection, symptoms included tissue necrosis, wilting, neck bending, Read more [...]
