Mango malformation illness is characterised by abnormal, compact growth of shoots and flowers. Misshapen shoots with short internodes and brittle leaves result from growing points such as leaf and stem buds. The leaves are much smaller than those on healthy plants, and they recurve towards the stem, giving the plant a squat, bunchy appearance. Shoot damage affects adult trees, but young plants suffer the most severe consequences, becoming severely stunted. The flowers are bloated, infertile, and fruitless. When compared to ideal flowers, there are generally a lot of male flowers. Panicles can also produce leaves that are dwarfed and deformed.
What are the symptoms of mango malformation?
