Dept of Agriculture Development 
SFAC Keralaprominently noticed on newly formed tender flush during the defoliation period of january -march.Tender leaves with ashy coating curl,crinkle ,edges roll inwards and fall off leaving the petioles attached to the twigs giving a broom stick appearance .in later stages on older leaves white patches appear.infected flowers and fruits shed.
spray wettable sulfur at fortnightly intervals.spray bavistin thrree to five times weekly intervals.
