Green Global
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STATUS OF CITRUS CANKER DISEASE CAUSED BY Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. citri IN GREATER SYLHET (Pages : 1 - 4)

A survey was conducted in seven upazilas of greater Sylhet district of Bangladesh during July to October 2017 with a view to assess the status of citrus canker disease. The survey revealed that citrus canker is present in all the upazilas. Disease incidence varied from 28 to 40% and the severity varied from 22 to 25%. The highest disease incidence was observed in Gowainghat and the lowest in Chatok upazila. Among the citrus species surveyed Kagzi showed the highest (40%) incidence and Satkora had the lowest (27%). Kagzi showed the highest severity while Mandarin was found to have the lowest severity. Survey in the nurseries of these upazilas showed less disease incidence and severity than orchards. Similar trend was observed in different citrus species as well. Download