The spherical structures are actually galls, reported to be caused by an insect namely *Asphondylia pongamiae*.
On Tue, Feb 16, 2010 at 12:12 PM, Pravin Kawale <[email protected]>wrote: > Hi, > Came across the Pongamia pinnata tree(karanj) > with pods,question is what are the round shape > (bud like)things beside the pods.Dr.Neil sores was also > with me,couldn't makeout the same,I am observing it for > more than two months,If they are buds, then the budding stage > prolongs so? > Experts may pl.comment > Thanks in advance > > > DSC01724.JPG > DSC01721.JPG > DSC01718.JPG > DSC01720.JPG > > These pictures were sent with Picasa, from Google. > Try it out here: http://picasa.google.com/ > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "efloraofindia" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]<indiantreepix%[email protected]> > . > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/indiantreepix?hl=en. > > -- With regards R. Vijayasankar FRLHT, Bangalore -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "efloraofindia" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/indiantreepix?hl=en.
