Bleaching and bronzing of noni leaves due to exposure of shade-grown
seedlings to full and direct sunlight. |
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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:
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- Gradually acclimatize shade-grown seedlings to full sunlight.
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| Notes: Plants will
adjust to full sunlight, but damage to the affected leaves is
irreversible. |
