Pink Disease
Prevalent in wet areas. Young twigs and branches are mostly affected. The fungal growth encircles the stem, penetrates the bark and cortical tissues which eventually decay. The bark splits and peals off. If the infection in not recognized early the tree dies after the rainy season.
Disease causing Species Name:
Corticium Salmonocolor
Major Plants under threat:
Rubber
Method of Application:
Soil Application, Foliar spray
Intervals:
6 months
Dosage:
Apply 20gm/10 ml in one litre water and spray/paste in the affected areas.
