Cephaleuros virescens is an algal plant pathogen that infects tea, coffee and coconut plants, causing algal leaf spot, also called algal rust. It infects a wide variety of tree species and is widely distributed across the tropics and subtropics. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
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It is commonly seen in Hawaii and Florida, but there has also been recorded incidents of the disease in India and Thailand.
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It is commonly seen in Hawaii and Florida, but there has also been recorded incidents of the disease in India and Thailand.
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Cephaleuros virescens is an algal plant pathogen that infects tea, coffee and coconut plants, causing algal leaf spot, also called algal rust.
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Selecting for a tolerant variety of plant, and if needed, intercropping, can reduce the rate of infection.
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This includes sanitation and pruning of infected plant parts.
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is an algal plant pathogen that infects tea, coffee and coconut plants
Affects: Coffee, Lead section
is an algal plant pathogen that infects tea, coffee and coconut plants
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is an algal plant pathogen that infects tea, coffee and coconut plants
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