Date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) is an important fruit tree in north of Sudan and it was observed to be severely affected by many diseases. This study was carried out to evaluate the incidence and distribution of fungal diseases in date palm in its main producing areas in north of Sudan. A total of 87 date palm orchards (average 82 trees/orchard) in 29 locations in 7 localities in northern states were systematically surveyed during 2009-2010- 2011 for the occurrence of fungal diseases. |