- found in Central and South America, Jamaica and the Philippines
- similar to blood disease
- internal discolouration of fruit
- yellowing, wilting of leaves
- black, shrivelled flower buds
- spread in infected plant parts, soil, water and by insects
High priority pest of: Bananas
Scientific name: Ralstonia solanacearum phylotype IIB (banana infecting strains)
EPPRD Category: 2
Life Form: Bacteria
Pest Documents
FS: fact sheet
CP: contingency plan
DP: diagnostic protocol
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