Physiological Studies on Root(Wilt) Diseased Coconut Palms Under Different Management Practices
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1989
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Studies were undertaken in farmers fields on root (wilt) diseased coconut palms maintained under well managed, moderately managed and poorly managed conditions. Physiomorphological characters and disease index were recorded at half yearly intervals for five years. Diseased palms responded markedly to good management, as indicated by a decline in disease index (40% improvement over pre-treatment conditions). The overall improvement was brought about by decrease in the intensity of flaccidity symptom, enhanced greenness of leaves, reduction in leaf rot and necrosis and a fall in the rate of leaf senescence. There was only marginal improvement in palms under moderately managed conditions, while those under poor management had greater tendency of deterioration. The efficacy of scientific management practices in the root(wilt) affected garden is highlighted.
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J.Plantn.Crops 1989 v-16 Suppl. p-47-53