Integrated management of Ganoderma wilt / Thanjavur wilt -Need for farmer participatory intervention

摘要

Ganoderma wilt affecting coconut was first observed in Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu during 1952 and hence termed as Thanjavur wilt. In Karnataka, it is known by the popular Kannada name 'Anabe roga'. The disease is mainly prevalent in lighter soils in the coastal districts than in heavy soils. Recent studies and reports indicate that Thanjavur wilt disease is prevalent in some localities in Kerala state also.