The past, present and future of Fusarium wilt of banana caused by Tropical Race 4

Fernando García-Bastidas, André Drenth, Gert Kema

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Abstract

Fusarium wilt of banana (FWB) Tropical Race 4 (TR4) is caused by the plant pathogenic fungus Fusarium odoratissimum. At present, the spread of TR4 has been documented in at least 21 countries throughout all major Cavendish banana-producing regions of the world. It seems inevitable that TR4 will continue to spread to other regions that are currently not affected, as exclusion and field management have failed to contain the fungus. As this chapter shows, breeding for resistance to diversify the banana crop for the export trade and smallholder settings and developing control methods based on the latest insights are essential to manage TR4 to save an essential staple food for millions of people and the world's most favorite fruit.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAchieving sustainable cultivation of bananas
Subtitle of host publicationVolme 3: Diseases and Pests
EditorsA. Drenth, G.J. Kema
PublisherBurleigh Dodds Science Publishing
Chapter5
Pages113-144
ISBN (Print)9781786769817
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 12 Mar 2024

Publication series

NameBurleigh Dodds series in Agricultural Science
Volume123
ISSN (Print)2059-6936

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