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Plant Damage from Over-Tapping
Plant disease guide · TerraceFarming
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What causes Plant Damage from Over-Tapping?
Excessive or deep incisions during resin collection can injure the plant's cambium layer, leading to branch dieback or even plant death.
How to treat Plant Damage from Over-Tapping
Allow damaged areas to heal naturally. Avoid further tapping on affected branches or plants for at least a year. Apply a paste of cow dung and soil to the wound to aid healing.
How to prevent Plant Damage from Over-Tapping
Make shallow incisions (not beyond bark thickness). Limit resin collection to 200-300 grams per plant per season. Allow plants to rest between tapping seasons.
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