Occurance of Cylindrocladium quinqueseptatum Leaf Spot on Hevea brasiliensis in Sri Lanka

Abstract

Cylindrocladium quinqueseptatum is a serious pathogen of tree crops in the tropics. It has been shown that rubber is also affected by this pathogen in Malaysia and China. This is the first report of the natural occurrence of Cylindrocladium quinqueseptatum on Hevea brasiliensis in Sri Lanka.

Key words: Leaf diseases, fungal pathogen, rubber

DOI: 10.4038/cjsbs.v38i1.1325

Cey. J. Sci. (Bio. Sci.) 38 (1): 27-30, 2009