Some spatial, temporal and spatio-temporal considerations of wood decay of tea (Camellia sinensis), caused by Nemania diffusa (Syn. Hypoxylon vestitum)

Under natural field conditions, long-term infections accounted for an increase in disease score of about 0.3 for every 1 m rise in altitude starting from a base level of 1500 m, commensurate with a rate of increase of disease of approximately 0.01% m−1 rise per year.