The disease, described, which is common in young plantations in Kerala, caused up to 20% mortality. Surveys and pathogenicity trials suggest that E. tereticornis is more susceptible than E. grandis. Since the disease occurs as a result of wounding, care in weeding and other soil operations is recommended.

Jyoti Kumar Sharma

Center for Environmental Sciences & Engineering

C. Mohanan

E.J. Florence Maria

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