Stem bleeding — Arecanut

Symptoms

Small, discoloured depressions develop on the basal portion of the stem. The depressions gradually enlarge. Adjacent lesions may merge to form larger affected areas. Cracks develop in the stem as the condition progresses. The internal fibrous tissues become disintegrated. Brown exudate oozes out through the cracks. The symptoms are reported particularly in palms approximately 10–15 years old. The publication identifies a high water table as a predisposing factor.