Global banana production is affected by Fusarium wilt, a devastating disease caused by the
soilborne root‐infecting fungus, Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense (Foc). Fusarium wilt is …

Abstract Black Sigatoka, caused by Pseudocercospora fijiensis, is one of the most
devastating diseases of banana. In commercial banana‐growing systems, black Sigatoka is …

Validation of gridded precipitation products (GPP) increases the users' confidence and
highlights possible improvements in the algorithms to handle complex rain-forming …

Growing bananas resistant to Pseudocercospora fijiensis, the cause of black Sigatoka, is the
preferred disease control strategy for resource-poor farmers. Banana breeding programs in …

A decline in seaweed production in Tanzania is attributed to a rising prevalence of
pathogens that have subsequently reduced the quantity and commercial value of the crop …

Chemical investigation of an EtOAc extract of the endophytic fungus Pseudocercospora sp.
TSS-1 led to the isolation of three new polyketide derivatives, including one benzophenon …

Pests and diseases greatly contribute to the decline in banana yields, food and income
insecurity in the Great Lakes region of Africa. Understanding people's role in pest and …

This study aimed to deploy a deep learning model in a mobile application for the early
identification of Fusarium Wilt and Black Sigatoka in bananas. In this paper, a Convolutional …

Banana (Musa spp.) holds immense significance on both global and local scales as a
source of nutrition, economic stability, environmental stability, and cultural significance …

Bananas (Musa spp.) are among the world's most economically important staple food crops.
The most important fungal leaf diseases of Musa spp. worldwide are caused by the Sigatoka …