Major constraints on shisham (Dalbergia sissoo) plantations and pathological debate on dieback disease in Punjab, Pakistan

Abstract

Today, shisham plantations in Punjab, Pakistan face major constraints, especially dieback disease. This article reviews the multidisciplinary team work by forest and plant pathologists and economists to resolve the confusions in the pathology of dieback disease. It is intended to be of practical use to the foresters and plant pathologists reporting on this issue.

Keywords

Shisham / Dieback disease / Plantations / Forest

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