Tag: Fusarium wilt
Brutal Pests and Diseases of Banana Cultivars Protecting the Fruit You Love
Read more: Brutal Pests and Diseases of Banana Cultivars Protecting the Fruit You LoveBanana Bonanza or Bust? Conquering Pests and Diseases of Banana Cultivars Bananas (Musa spp.) are a vital source of nutrition and income for millions globally. However, numerous pests and diseases threaten their cultivation. This paper compares and contrasts the susceptibility of nine popular Musa banana cultivars to these threats: Sweetheart Fhia-3, Double Mahoi, Dwarf Orinoco,…
Panama disease, also known as Fusarium wilt, is a severe threat to bananas
Read more: Panama disease, also known as Fusarium wilt, is a severe threat to bananasPanama disease, also known as Fusarium wilt, is a serious threat to the banana industry worldwide. Cause: Impact: Different Races of the Fungus: Spread: Control Measures: Challenges and the Future: Interesting fact: The search for resistant banana varieties often looks to wild ancestors of bananas, which may have natural resistance to the fungus. Panama disease…
