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This chapter provides an overview of research on oil palm bud rot disease which severely affects palm oil production in Central and South America. The chapter reviews the approaches adopted in identifying the causative agent and managing the disease. The chapter describes recent research undertaken by the Colombian Oil Palm Research Centre (Cenipalma) to show Phytophthora palmivora as the causative agent of bud rot, as well as strategies it has developed for controlling its spread throughout oil palm stands. The chapter shows how an understanding of disease biology is critical for developing a successful integrated pest management programme.
Price: £25.00
Publisher: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing
Imprint: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing
Series: Burleigh Dodds Series in Agricultural Science
Publication Date:
19 March 2018
ISBN: 9781838794842
Format: eBook
BISACs:
1 Introduction 2 Abiotic factors and insects as putative causative agents 3 Microorganisms as putative causative agents 4 Phytophthora palmivora
5 Disease incidence and epidemics 6 Disease management 7 Future directions for research 8 Where to look for further information 9 References