Agriculture
Horticulture University Releases Guidelines to Tackle Leaf Spot Disease in Malenadu Areca Plantations
Scientists from the horticulture university have issued specific cultivation guidelines to help areca growers in Malenadu control leaf spot disease aggravated by recent weather anomalies.
Recent weather anomalies have triggered a leaf spot disease that is spreading across areca (adike) trees in the Malenadu region, raising concerns among local growers about potential crop loss.
In response, scientists from the horticulture university have published a dedicated set of agricultural guidelines aimed at controlling the disease and safeguarding the plantations.
The guidelines advise growers on recommended cultural practices, regular monitoring of the trees, and timely interventions to limit the spread of the leaf spot pathogen.
Experts stress that prompt adoption of these measures will help contain the disease, protect yields and support the livelihood of areca farmers in the region.
In response, scientists from the horticulture university have published a dedicated set of agricultural guidelines aimed at controlling the disease and safeguarding the plantations.
The guidelines advise growers on recommended cultural practices, regular monitoring of the trees, and timely interventions to limit the spread of the leaf spot pathogen.
Experts stress that prompt adoption of these measures will help contain the disease, protect yields and support the livelihood of areca farmers in the region.