EPPO Global Database

EPPO Reporting Service no. 09 - 1991 Num. article: 1991/15

Radopholus similis present in Tanzania


Radopholus similis (EPPO A2 list) is present in Tanzania. Other pathogens of banana which occur in Tanzania are Mycosphaerella fijiensis, viral leaf streak of bananas and Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cubensis (Panama disease).


Sources

Dabek, A.J.; Waller, J.M. (1990) Black leaf streak and viral leaf streak: new banana diseases in East Africa.
Tropical Pest Management 36, 157-158.