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PRO/PL> Grey leaf spot, coconut palm – India: (TN)
Other Plant Disease -- IndiaLeaf blight disease has hit coconut trees in various parts of Vellore district [Tamil Nadu], especially in areas located along the Palar riverbed. Scientists had started to receive information on the leaf blight disease ('Pestalotiopsis palmarum fungus') from farmers from the end of April [2016].Leaf blight disease was prevalent in parts of Kerala. It had spread to areas in Coimbatore, Erode, and Salem [districts of Tamil Nadu] and has now affected coconut crops in Vellore. Read more [...]
