EPPO Global Database

Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense(FUSACB)

Distribution details in Comoros

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2023: Present, no details
From CABI Disease map 031 (2015): Present, no details
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2023/221) : first report of by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense Tropical race 4.
References
* Blomme et al. (2013) A historical overview of the appearance and spread of Musa pests and pathogens on the African continent: highlighting the importance of clean Musa planting material and quarantine measures. Annals of Applied Biology 162(1), 4-26.

* Mmadi M, Azali HA, Mostert D, Robène I, Viljoen A (2023) First report of Fusarium wilt of Cavendish bananas caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense Tropical Race 4 in the Grande Comoros Island. Plant Disease (early view). https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-07-23-1288-PDN

* Ploetz, R. C.; Correll, J. C. (1988) Plant Disease 72 (4), 325-328.