EPPO Global Database

Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense(FUSACB)

Distribution details in Australia (Northern Territory)

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2017: Present, few occurrences
From CABI Disease map 031 (2015): Present, few occurrences
Comments
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).
References
* 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/

* Molina, A. B.; Fabregar, E.; Sinohin, V. G.; Yi, G.; Viljoen, A. (2009) Acta Horticulturae 828, 109-116.