A network that helps people worldwide obtain rapid advice and information on crop protection, including the identification and management of plant pests.
PestNet is a network that helps people worldwide obtain rapid advice and information on crop protection, including the identification and management of plant pests. It started in 1999. Anyone with an interest in plant protection is welcome to join. PestNet is free and is moderated, ensuring that messages are confined to plant protection.
Virus – mosaics of leaves (forth row), and perhaps the pale blotches of the fruit (top, left). But that’s not the main problem.
Wilt (fifth row) and the associated symptoms on the leaves (top, right & second row, left), perhaps caused by root damage (second row, right).
Fruit splitting (thrid row) ??? possibly, water related.
There is need to get the plants to a lab for isolation of fungi from the roots. Assistance was offered from the Plant Protection Division CARDI (Cambodian Agricultural Research and Development Institute).