Archive · 25 May 2025
Thanjavur Horticulture Department Fights Coconut Wilt Disease
Imagine coconut trees getting sick!
Farmers in Thanjavur noticed their trees had a disease called Thanjavur wilt, causing them to ooze sap and drop coconuts early.
The local government's Horticulture Department stepped in.
They found the disease is caused by a fungus in the soil.
They're telling farmers to remove sick trees, use different watering systems, and apply medicine.
They also held a class to show farmers how to spot the disease and what to do.
The goal is to keep the coconut trees healthy.
Horticulture department in Thanjavur is tackling the spread of coconut wilt disease.
The disease, called 'Thanjavur wilt,' is common in the region during summer.
Officials from the Horticulture department conducted field surveys with scientists.
Management involves removing infected trees and applying treatments.
An awareness camp was held to educate farmers on detection and control.
- Who
- Horticulture Department and scientists are responding to coconut farmers' issues.
- What
- Horticulture department is taking action to manage coconut wilt disease
- When
- The issue was identified in recent summer; awareness camp held on Friday, May 25, 2025
- Where
- Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu
- Why
- To control the spread of Thanjavur wilt disease affecting coconut trees.
- Disease Name
- Thanjavur wilt
- Cause
- Ganoderma lucidum fungus
- Symptoms
- Sap oozing, trunk discoloration, yellowing fronds, decayed roots, premature nut fall
- Affected Area
- Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
- Management
- Remove infected trees, avoid shared irrigation, apply bordeaux mixture, hexaconazole root treatment
- Department Involved
- Horticulture Department