Rubber Research Institute of Sri Lanka

Ministry of Agriculture and Plantation Industries



 White Root Disease Management Programme

Plant Pathology & Microbiology Department

White Root Disease has been regarded as the most destructive root disease in Sri Lankan rubber plantations. The Plant Pathology & Microbiology Department is undertaken white root disease survey and also to demonstrate the applicability of new findings demonstration plots are also established enabling the growers to follow up the white root disease management strategies using integrated approaches; Agronomic practices, Chemical controlling practices and biological control practices.

Current Projects & Events

Adaptive Research Unit

Establishing farmer participatory adaptive...

White Root Disease Management Programme

A Development Project funded by Ministry of...

Advisory Services Department

Advisory Services...

Plant Science Department

Plant Science...


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  • Rubber Research Institute of Sri Lanka.
  • Dartonfield, Agalawatta. 12200
  • 034 - 2247426, 034 - 2247383
  • 034 - 2248459, 034 - 2295540
  • 034 - 2247427
  • dirrri@sltnet.lk