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Neem tree mortality rises in Andhra Pradesh due to fungus

Published Saturday, May 9, 2026 · Updated May 10

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Neem trees in Andhra Pradesh are experiencing a rise in mortality due to 'dieback' disease. Scientists have identified the fungus Phomopsis Azadirachtae and the Tea Mosquito Bug as the primary causes of this infestation.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Neem trees are dying due to 'dieback' disease caused by the infestation of a fungus Phomopsis Azadirachtae and the Tea Mosquito Bug.
  • The mortality rate of neem trees has increased in Andhra Pradesh.

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    The mortality of neem trees in Andhra Pradesh has increased, with scientists attributing the 'dieback' disease to the fungus Phomopsis Azadirachtae and the Tea Mosquito Bug.

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