Panama disease

Photo by Jeff Daniels

attacks Cavendish in tropical regions marginal yellowing of leaves leaves turn brown, dry and collapse skirt of dead leaves around plant discolouration of cut stem and corm spread in plant parts, suckers, soil or water persists in soil for many years

High priority pest of: Bananas

Scientific name: Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense (exotic vegetative compatibility groups)
EPPRD Category:
Life Form: Fungus

Pest Documents

• Panama disease FS
• Panama disease DP

FS: fact sheet

CP: contingency plan

DP: diagnostic protocol