• The affected roots are encrusted with mass of soil and small stones held by net work of mycelium.
• The affected tap root becomes rotted and the entire tree is killed.

Management:

• Removal and destruction of the infected trees.
• Apply lime @ 2.5t/ha
• In the area of dead tree apply additional dose of lime @ 25 kg/ dead tree.
• Wash the partially affected root with Emisan or Aretan 0.1%.