EPPO Global Database

Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense Tropical race 4(FUSAC4)

Distribution details in Venezuela

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2023: Present, restricted distribution
Pest status declared by NPPO: Present: not widely distributed and under official control (2023-01)
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2023/031) : in the states of Aragua, Carobobo and Cojedes. Under official control.
References
* Herrera RM, Hernández Y, Magdama F, Mostert D, Bothma S, Paredes E, Terán D, González E, Angulo R, Angel L, Rodríguez Y, Ortega R, Viljoen A, Marys E (2023) First report of Fusarium wilt of Cavendish bananas caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense Tropical Race 4 in Venezuela. Plant Disease 107(early view). https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-04-23-0781-PDN

* IPPC website. Official Pest Reports- Venezuela (2023-01-25): Phytosanitary Emergency for presence of Foc R4. https://www.ippc.int/en/countries/venezuela-bolivarian-republic-of/pestreports/2023/01/phytosanitary-emergency-for-presence-of-foc-r4t/

* Martínez G, Olivares BO, Rey JC, Rojas J, Cardenas J, Muentes C, Dawson C (2023) The advance of fusarium wilt tropical race 4 in Musaceae of Latin America and the Caribbean: Current situation. Pathogens 12(2), 277. https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens12020277
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Colombia Present, restricted distribution view...