Peries, O.S.Liyanage, A. De S.2014-01-292014-01-291975Ceylon Coconut Quarterly, 26(3/4):p.99-103https://dl-cri.nsf.gov.lk/handle/1/1935A tapering disease of coconut in Sri Lanka caused by Ganoderma boninense Pat. is described. Affected plams show necrosis of pinnae, dropping of dead leaves, necrosis of male flowers and a reduction in nut setting. Extensive root decay is also noticed. During the final stages of the disease, a soft rot is observed at the bud. Further, stem,-bleeding and rotting of the bole are observed. Fruit-bodies ususally occur at the base of the bole.PathologyPlant diseasesFungal diseasesAgricultureA