Pest And Diseases Of Rubber Tree

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Pest and diseases of rubber tree.

Mites scales aphids whitefly root rot in its native environment it s normal for a rubber plant to grow to over 100 tall. Since then about one hundred maladies and diseases were reported all over the world. Although healthy rubber tree plants tend to be pest resistant they can be infested by several sap sucking pests. Most of the major diseases of hevea brasiliensis are of worldwide distribution with the notable exception of south american leaf blight against which strict quarantine regulations are enforced by rubber growing countries outside the americas to prevent the unauthorised import of hevea but their local severity and importance vary from one region to another.

Diseases and pests of the rubber tree by arnold sharples. However if weakened by overwatering or dark conditions they can be afflicted by several illnesses. Xvii 480 4 plates. The rubber tree is exposed to numerous diseases and pests like other agricultural crops.

If properly cared for few pests or diseases seriously threaten rubber trees. Don t worry though as a houseplant rubber plants usually get to around 8 10. Aphids and mealy bugs are soft bodied insects that pierce plant tissue and feed on cell sap. In 1900 the first disease on rubber tree was detected.

There are several tools present to diagnose treat and prevent the diseases and pests. This is a most notable addition to books on the diseases of.