Phytophthora rot - a new disease of vanilla (Vanilla planifolia Andrews) in India

Authors

  • R Suseela Bhai, Joseph Thomas

Abstract

A severe rot disease affecting beans, leaves and stems of Vanilla planifolia was observed during the South West monsoon season at Koothattukulam and surrounding areas (Emakulam District, Kerala, India). The causal organism was identified as Phytophthora meadii and its pathogenicity was proved. This is the first report of Phytophthora disease of vanilla in India.

 

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Published

24-06-2000

How to Cite

Thomas, R. S. B. J. (2000). Phytophthora rot - a new disease of vanilla (Vanilla planifolia Andrews) in India. Journal of Spices and Aromatic Crops, 9(1), 73–75. Retrieved from https://updatepublishing.com/journal/index.php/josac/article/view/4558

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Research Notes