2.Eriophyid mite

2. Eriophyid mite -Aceria mangiferae Sayed. (Eriophyidae : Acarina)
    Damage
    • It infests the internal and axillary buds resulting in stoppage of their growth and development of close lateral buds.
    • The infestation results in the crowded bud formation becoming and malformed.

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