The Epidemiology of Fusarium Wilt of Banana
Fusarium wilt of banana (also known as Panama disease) has been a problem in Australia since 1874.Race 1 of the pathogen (Fusarium oxysporum f.sp.cubense) is responsible for damage to ‘Lady Finger’ (AAB, Pome subgroup) and other less widely grown cultivars such as ‘Ducasse’ (Pisang Awak, ABB).Subtropical Race 4 (STR4) also affects these cul