Unknown fungus threatening coffee plantations in Wayanad
The Hindu
Attack first reported at Kurukkanmoola in June
The spread of an unknown fungus is threatening coffee plantations in Wayanad district, a major Robusta coffee growing region in the State.
The fungus attack has been reported in Kurukkanmoola and Cherukattur areas of the Mananthavady taluk. It was first reported in a coffee plantation at Kurukkanmoola in June.
The symptoms of the attack such as black spots on the margin of young leaves, yellowing and wilting were seen on a few plants in June. Later, it spread to other plants, said sources. In the final stage, the plants were partially destroyed after defoliation and berry drops, they added.
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