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The distribution and host range of the banana Fusarium wilt fungus, Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense, in Asia.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2017
Mostert Diane, Molina Agustin B, Daniells Jeff, Fourie Gerda, Hermanto Catur, Chao Chih-Ping, Fabregar Emily, Sinohin Vida G, Masdek Nik, Thangavelu Raman, Li Chunyu, Yi Ganyun, Mostert Lizel, Viljoen Altus
Abstract excerpt
Fusarium oxysporum formae specialis cubense (Foc) is a soil-borne fungus that causes Fusarium wilt, which is considered to be the most destructive disease of bananas. The fungus is believed to have evolved with its host in the Indo-Malayan region, and from there it was spread to other banana-growing areas with infected planting material. The diversity and distribution of Foc in Asia was investigated. A total of...
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