Bud Rot of Palms Detected in Parts of South Africa
Pretoria: The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) has issued a warning about the detection of Bud rot of palms (Phytophthora palmivora) in certain regions of South Africa. This fungal disease has been identified in orchards within the Mopani District in Limpopo and three commercial papaya orchards