*2.2.1.1 Symptoms of fruit rot in areca nut*

This disease is caused by the fungus *Phytophthora arecae*. This incident began with symptoms of rot and the fall of young fruit from the base of the tree. Symptoms begin with the discharge of dark green/yellowish liquid on the fruit near the petals. The damage spreads to cover the entire surface of the fruit, causing rot. The surface of the fruit is covered with a white mycelium sheath followed by the condition of the fruit stalk rotting and/or dry and not infrequently also covered with white mycelium (**Figure 1**).
