Heart rot: Phytophthora parasitica

Symptoms

• The disease causes complete rotting of the central portion of the stem.
• The top leaves turn brown and basal portion of leaves shows sign of rotting with foul odour.

Management

• Affected plantations should be sprayed with Fosetyl AL 0.1%.
• Good soil drainage and use of healthy planting material at helps in minimising the spread of the disease.