Fusarium wilt of banana (also known as Panama disease) has been a problem in Australia
since 1874. Race 1 of the pathogen (Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense) is responsible for …

In the last century, the banana crop and industry experienced dramatic losses due to an
epidemic of Fusarium wilt of banana (FWB), caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense …

Bananas and plantains (Musa spp.) are among the main staple of millions of people in the
world. Among the main Musaceae diseases that may limit its productivity, Fusarium wilt …

Banana (Musa spp.) is one of the world's most important fruits. In 2011, 145 million metric
tons, worth an estimated $44 billion, were produced in over 130 countries. Fusarium wilt …

Hypericum brasiliense is a medicinal herb containing several compounds with important
pharmacological activity. In this study, we investigated the effects of water stress …

Polyphenol oxidase activity (PPO, EC 1.14. 18.1, monophenol monooxygenase, and EC
1.10. 3.2, o-diphenoloxidase) has been extensively studied in banana fruit for its role in …

Molecular oxygen functions as an electron acceptor for aerobic respiration and a substrate
for key metabolisms and cellular processes. Most eukaryotes develop direct or indirect …

This chapter discusses fungal diseases of the root, corm and pseudostem of banana (Musa
and Ensete), providing information on their economic impact, distribution, symptoms, causal …

Biological control agents (BCAs) are considered as one of the most important strategies for
controlling Fusarium wilt, and bioorganic fertilizer, in particular, has been extensively …

Many banana producing regions around the world experience climate variability as a result
of seasonal rainfall and temperature conditions, which result in sub-optimal conditions for …