Abstract

C. cubensis is newly recorded in India, causing severe stem cankers in E. grandis in Kerala. Disease outbreaks are localised and vary in severity with host sp., at times affecting up to 30 of the trees in a stand. Infection usually occurs on the main stem 1-1. 5 m above ground and occasionally near ground level. There is evidence of tree to tree spread of the disease from the primary infection foci. The disease also affects coppicing by stumps after harvest. Details on incidence and epidemiology are presented