Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense Tropical race 4(FUSAC4)
Distribution details in Australia (Northern Territory)
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated
2017: Present, few occurrences
Race 4 was detected in the Northern Territory in 1997, restricted to properties at Berry Springs, Lambell’s Lagoon, Middle Point and Humpty Doo (IPPC, 2017).
* Australian Broadcasting Corporation (June 1999).
------- Source: ProMED-mail listserv: Panama disease, bananas - Australia (northern) (02). Race 4 detected near Darwin. Under eradication.
* IPPC website. Official Pest Reports – Australia (AUS-84/1 of 2017-07-12) Panama disease tropical race 4, Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense tropical race 4. https://www.ippc.int/en/countries/australia/pestreports/2017/07/panama-disease-tropical-race-4-fusarium-oxysporum-f-sp-cubense-tropical-race-4/
------- Source: ProMED-mail listserv: Panama disease, bananas - Australia (northern) (02). Race 4 detected near Darwin. Under eradication.
* IPPC website. Official Pest Reports – Australia (AUS-84/1 of 2017-07-12) Panama disease tropical race 4, Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense tropical race 4. https://www.ippc.int/en/countries/australia/pestreports/2017/07/panama-disease-tropical-race-4-fusarium-oxysporum-f-sp-cubense-tropical-race-4/