Yield and drupe characteristics of coconut palms affected with leaf scorch decline

Abstract

The yield and drop characteristics of healthy coconut palms have been compared with those of palms affected by leaf Scorch Decline wich have been grouped into Mild Leaf Scorch Decline, Moderate Leaf Scorch Decline and Advanced Leaf Scorch Decline. Significant reduction in yield and drupe componenets have been observed in palms showing moderate and advanced Leaf Scorch Decline while the difference in these characteristics between healthy palms and those showing mild Leaf Scorch Decline was not significant