{"id":2647,"date":"2025-11-14T05:37:48","date_gmt":"2025-11-14T05:37:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/palmfoundation.co.za\/?page_id=2647"},"modified":"2025-11-14T09:56:29","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T09:56:29","slug":"butt-rot-of-palms","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/palmfoundation.co.za\/?page_id=2647","title":{"rendered":"Ganoderma Butt Rot"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2647\" class=\"elementor elementor-2647\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f44b5f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7f44b5f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f0c31ad elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f0c31ad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>A Comprehensive Guide to Ganoderma Butt Rot of Palms<\/strong><\/h3><p>Author: <strong>Johan Grabe CEO and Founder of Koingnaas Palms <\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9419ee e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e9419ee\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e47d72 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6e47d72\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Ganoderma Butt Rot, caused by the fungus Ganoderma zonatum, is a lethal and incurable disease that affects all palm species.<\/p><p>This insidious pathogen silently decays the lower portion of the palm trunk, often leading to the structural failure of the tree before any external symptoms are apparent.<\/p><p>The disease is a significant concern for homeowners, landscapers, and public space managers, as it can lead to the unexpected toppling of seemingly healthy palms, posing a serious safety risk.<\/p><p>This report provides a detailed examination of Ganoderma Butt Rot, covering its biology, symptoms, advanced detection methods, and the essential management strategies required to mitigate its impact.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f11fce e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2f11fce\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4dd2f9e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4dd2f9e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" 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zonatum<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b7b23fa e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b7b23fa\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-825ae70 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"825ae70\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Ganoderma zonatum is a white-rot fungus that primarily degrades the lignin in the lower 4 to 5 feet of a palm&#8217;s trunk.<\/p><p>This decay is internal and does not cause a soft rot, meaning the trunk may still feel hard to the touch even when significant internal decay has occurred.<\/p><p>The fungus is not known to be a primary pathogen of any other plant family, making it a specialist to palms.<\/p><p>The life cycle of the fungus begins with microscopic spores, which are released from a fruiting body called a basidiocarp or &#8220;conk.&#8221;<\/p><p>These spores are dispersed by wind and water and can infest the soil. From the soil, the fungus grows onto and along the surface of palm roots, eventually reaching the woody trunk tissue. It is important to note that the fungus does not rot the roots themselves but uses them as a pathway to the trunk.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9221332 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9221332\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-007d443 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"007d443\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9754450 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9754450\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" 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Detection<\/strong><\/h3><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fcb107d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fcb107d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Detecting Ganoderma Butt Rot can be challenging because the initial symptoms are often subtle and can be mistaken for other issues like nutrient deficiencies or other diseases.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-287e182 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"287e182\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7fa8898 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7fa8898\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>General Decline Symptoms<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Mild to severe wilting of the fronds.<\/li><li>A general state of decline, including slower growth and off-color foliage.<\/li><li>An unusually high number of dead lower leaves.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>The Definitive Sign: The Conk<\/strong><\/p><p>The only definitive visual evidence of a Ganoderma zonatum infection is the formation of a conk on the trunk. Key characteristics of the conk include:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Location:<\/strong> <br \/>Forms on the lower 4 to 5 feet of the trunk.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li><strong>Appearance:<\/strong> <br \/>Begins as a soft, white, circular mass and matures into a hard, shelf-like structure. It can grow up to 8 inches wide and 2 inches thick.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li><strong>Spore Production:<\/strong> <br \/>The underside of the conk has pores that release millions of reddish-brown spores, which can look like a rusty dust on and around the base of the palm.<\/li><\/ul><p>Crucially, many palms may not produce a conk until the disease is very advanced, or sometimes not at all before the palm dies or fails structurally. 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509.08 913.095 510.144 913.084 511.219 913.115 512.724 912.753 514.21 912.034 515.532Z\" fill=\"#13501B\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a129ce9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a129ce9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Advanced Detection: <br \/><br \/>A New Frontier<\/strong><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6015fcb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6015fcb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Given the limitations of visual detection, a significant breakthrough has been the development of a DNA-based diagnostic method at the University of Florida.<\/p><p>This new protocol offers a way to confirm the presence of the fungus long before a conk appears.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f39de3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3f39de3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b7a0f25 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b7a0f25\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Visual Inspection<\/strong><\/h2><p>Monitoring for general decline symptoms and the presence of a conk.<\/p><p>Immediate Turnaround Time.<\/p><p><strong>Key Advantage:<\/strong><br \/>No cost, but unreliable for early detection.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h2><strong>DNA-Based Diagnosis<\/strong><\/h2><p>A laboratory test using wood shavings from the trunk to detect the unique genetic markers of Ganoderma zonatum.<\/p><p>1 Week Turnaround Time.<\/p><p><strong>Key Advantage:<\/strong><br \/>Confirms infection months before conks form, allowing for proactive management<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-257d144 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"257d144\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7082c6e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7082c6e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This early detection is a critical step toward managing the disease, as it allows for the identification of infected but asymptomatic trees, which are a safety hazard and a source of spores for further infection.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4758802 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con 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data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2001956 elementor-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon\" data-id=\"2001956\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" width=\"96\" height=\"96\" xml:space=\"preserve\" overflow=\"hidden\"><g transform=\"translate(-1064 -500)\"><path d=\"M1107.96 546C1107.19 547.118 1106.42 548.151 1105.67 549.1 1104.92 550.049 1104.13 551 1103.31 551.955L1113.27 551.955 1113.27 537.416C1112.23 539.253 1111.28 540.864 1110.42 542.247 1109.56 543.63 1108.74 544.881 1107.96 546Z\" fill=\"#13501B\"><\/path><path d=\"M1111.99 510C1091.01 509.999 1074.01 527.003 1074.01 547.979 1074 568.955 1091.01 585.959 1111.98 585.96 1132.96 585.961 1149.96 568.957 1149.96 547.981 1149.96 547.981 1149.96 547.98 1149.96 547.98 1149.97 527.014 1132.99 510.009 1112.02 510 1112.01 510 1112 510 1111.99 510ZM1123.57 556.773 1119.02 556.773 1119.02 563.912 1113.27 563.912 1113.27 556.773 1097.64 556.773 1097.64 552.225C1099.18 550.542 1100.7 548.771 1102.18 546.912 1103.67 545.053 1105.06 543.166 1106.37 541.251 1107.67 539.336 1108.89 537.433 1110.01 535.54 1111.12 533.647 1112.11 531.816 1112.97 530.045L1119.02 530.045 1119.02 551.959 1123.57 551.959Z\" fill=\"#13501B\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa1afa1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fa1afa1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Management and Control: <\/strong><\/h3><h3><strong>A Strategy of Prevention<\/strong><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a4d1a4f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a4d1a4f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>There is no cure or chemical treatment that can eradicate Ganoderma zonatum from an infected palm. Therefore, all management strategies are focused on prevention and mitigating the risk from infected trees.<\/p><p>This new protocol offers a way to confirm the presence of the fungus long before a conk appears.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad69e56 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"ad69e56\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aded237 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"aded237\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>For Infected Palms<\/strong><\/h2><ul><li><strong>Immediate Removal:<br \/><\/strong><br \/>Once a palm is confirmed to be infected with Ganoderma, either by conk formation or a DNA test, it should be removed as soon as possible. <br \/>This is primarily a safety measure, as the internal decay makes the palm highly susceptible to falling, especially during storms.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li><strong>Stump and Root Removal:<br \/><\/strong> <br \/>After the palm is removed, it is critical to remove as much of the stump and root system as possible. <br \/>If complete removal is not feasible, the stump should be ground up to accelerate decomposition and reduce the likelihood of conk formation on the remaining material.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be5403c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"be5403c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f825b10 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f825b10\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Landscape Management and Prevention<\/strong><\/h2><ul><li><strong>No Replanting of Palms:<br \/><\/strong> <br \/>The fungus can survive in the soil for many years. Therefore, a new palm should not be planted in the same location where an infected palm was removed. All palm species are susceptible.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li><strong>Landscape Diversity:<br \/><\/strong><br \/>The removal of a palm due to Ganoderma presents an opportunity to diversify the landscape with non-palm species, which are not susceptible to this fungus.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li><strong>Monitoring:<br \/><\/strong> <br \/>Regularly inspect all palms on a property for signs of decline or conk formation. If Ganoderma has been found on the property, monitoring should be increased to at least once a month.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li><strong>Conk Disposal:<br \/><\/strong> <br \/>If a conk is found, it should be carefully removed, placed in a plastic bag, and disposed of in a landfill. This prevents the release of spores into the environment.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li><strong>Promote Palm Health:<br \/><\/strong><br \/>While no specific landscape practice has been shown to prevent Ganoderma infection, maintaining overall palm health through proper nutrition, irrigation, and avoiding trunk wounds is always recommended.<\/li><\/ul><h2><strong>Future Directions: Biocontrol<\/strong><\/h2><p>Research, primarily in oil palm plantations, has explored the use of biological control agents, such as the fungus Trichoderma, to combat Ganoderma.<\/p><p>These agents have shown some promise in inhibiting the growth of the fungus.<\/p><p>However, this research is still in its early stages, and there are currently no proven biocontrol methods for Ganoderma zonatum in ornamental landscape palms.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-00c14a0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"00c14a0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9561b7c elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"9561b7c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7eb85ad e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7eb85ad\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78f22b9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"78f22b9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Ganoderma Butt Rot is a formidable and fatal disease of palms. Its stealthy nature, lack of a cure, and the significant safety risks it poses make it a serious threat.<\/p><p>The inability to visually detect the fungus before significant decay has occurred has been a major challenge.<\/p><p>However, with the advent of DNA-based diagnostics, there is now a tool for early detection. The cornerstone of managing Ganoderma Butt Rot remains prevention and proactive risk management.<\/p><p>This includes vigilant monitoring, immediate removal of infected trees, and avoiding replanting palms in contaminated soil.<\/p><p>By adhering to these strategies, the impact and spread of this destructive disease can be minimized, ensuring the safety and health of the landscape.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aad31c4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"aad31c4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33c0614 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"33c0614\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42ddf22 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"42ddf22\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7bd8a0c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7bd8a0c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>References<\/strong><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/edis.ifas.ufl.edu\/publication\/PP100\">[1]\u00a0&#8220;Ganoderma Butt Rot of Palms.&#8221; UF\/IFAS EDIS.<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.futurity.org\/ganoderma-butt-rot-palms-2780492-2\/\">[2]\u00a0&#8220;Test confirms palm &#8216;butt rot&#8217; before it&#8217;s too late.&#8221; Futurity.<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ifas.ufl.edu\/collierco\/2022\/02\/25\/so-youve-got-butt-rot-what-do-you-plant-next\/\">[3]\u00a0&#8220;So you&#8217;ve got butt rot&#8230;.what do you plant next?&#8221; UF\/IFAS Extension Collier County.<\/a><\/p><p>[4]\u00a0Various research publications on Trichoderma as a biocontrol agent for GanodermaGanoderm<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Comprehensive Guide to Ganoderma Butt Rot of Palms Author: Johan Grabe CEO and Founder of Koingnaas Palms Ganoderma Butt&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"elementor_header_footer","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2647","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/palmfoundation.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2647","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/palmfoundation.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/palmfoundation.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/palmfoundation.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/palmfoundation.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2647"}],"version-history":[{"count":41,"href":"https:\/\/palmfoundation.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2647\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2872,"href":"https:\/\/palmfoundation.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2647\/revisions\/2872"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/palmfoundation.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2647"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}