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Pests and Diseases
Noni Sunburn
noni stem lesion (canker)
Bleaching and bronzing of noni leaves due to exposure of shade-grown seedlings to full and direct sunlight.

Disorder: Sunburn.

Symptoms: The initial symptom of noni sunburn is bleaching of leaves within a few days after exposing shade-grown plants to full and direct sunlight. As the bleached tissues die, leaves become bronzed and brown.

Cause: Exposure of shade-grown noni seedlings to full and direct sunlight.

Control:
  1. Gradually acclimatize shade-grown seedlings to full sunlight.
Notes: Plants will adjust to full sunlight, but damage to the affected leaves is irreversible.



Last Updated on December 7, 2006