Bogia Coconut Syndrome: Checkpoint set up as Preventative Measure

Description:
The Bogia coconut syndrome or termed as phytoplasma (phy-to-plas-ma) found in coconut palms, is a plant disease that has killed hundreds of coconut palms in Madang province.

Managing Director of Kokonas Indastri Koporesen, Dr James Kaiulo, says this disease is only found in Madang.

There is a checkpoint set up at Tapo, which connects Madang to the national highway, which ensures the disease does not spread to other provinces.