Farmers Awareness of Lethal Yellowing Disease among Coconut Varieties in a Certain Area of Edo State, Nigeria

Abstract

Lethal yellowing disease (denoted as LYD) in coconut (Cocosnucifera L.) is widespread in Nigeria. This has led to devastating coconut holdings in the endemic areas. This study is aimed at finding out the extent of awareness of the disease among farmers in Ovia North-East Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria. Primary data were collected and analysed. Findings reveal that level of awareness of LYD by coconut growers in the studied area is satisfactory.