In advanced stages, the infected tea root becomes soft and pulpy with reduced starch content. The pathogen affected root systems show prominent red encrustrations covered by soil and gravel contents. The rhizomorph appears deep red in color.
In advanced stages, the infected tea root becomes soft andpulpy with reduced starch content. The pathogen affected rootsystems show prominent red encrustrations covered by soil andgravel contents. The rhizomorph appears deep red in color.