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View article: The Influence of The Culinary Tiktok Account @Solofoodie on The Culinary Tourism Interest of Followers
The Influence of The Culinary Tiktok Account @Solofoodie on The Culinary Tourism Interest of Followers Open
This study examines the influence of exposure to the TikTok culinary account @solofoodie on followers' interest in culinary tourism. The research employed a quantitative approach with a causal inferential design. The sample consisted of 10…
View article: Towards the Integrated Management of Fusarium Wilt of Banana
Towards the Integrated Management of Fusarium Wilt of Banana Open
This Special Issue contains a selection of papers dealing with Fusarium wilt of banana (FWB), with a special focus on the Fusarium strain Tropical Race 4 (TR4), and explores (1) options for effective integrated management strategies, (2) t…
View article: Fusarium Tropical Race 4 in Latin America and the Caribbean: status and global research advances towards disease management
Fusarium Tropical Race 4 in Latin America and the Caribbean: status and global research advances towards disease management Open
Fusarium wilt of banana (FWB), caused by the soil-borne fungus Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense (Foc), poses an undeniable threat to global banana production. This disease has intensified in recent years, with the tropical race 4 (TR4) st…
View article: Good Environmental Governance in the Protection and Sustainable Management of Peatlands in Bukit Batu District, Bengkalis Regency
Good Environmental Governance in the Protection and Sustainable Management of Peatlands in Bukit Batu District, Bengkalis Regency Open
This study aims to analyze the implementation of Good Environmental Governance (GEG) in the protection and sustainable management of peatlands in Bukit Batu District, Bengkalis Regency. The vast peatlands in this area face various environm…
View article: Biocontrol potential of endophytic strains of Trichoderma asperellum against Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense, subtropical race 4
Biocontrol potential of endophytic strains of Trichoderma asperellum against Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense, subtropical race 4 Open
In this work 10 endophytic Trichoderma asperellum strains were isolated from different banana genotypes and evaluated for its biocontrol potential against Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense (Foc, subtroopical race 4 -SR4) the causal agent o…
View article: Soil Predisposing Factors to Fusarium oxysporum f.sp Cubense Tropical Race 4 on Banana Crops of La Guajira, Colombia
Soil Predisposing Factors to Fusarium oxysporum f.sp Cubense Tropical Race 4 on Banana Crops of La Guajira, Colombia Open
Fusarium wilt of banana caused by the soil-borne fungi Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense, Tropical Race 4 (Foc TR4) (Syn. Fusarium odoratissimum), is a major threat to the global banana industry. Aiming to identify predisposing soil factor…
View article: Can edible mushrooms boost soil health in banana organic systems?
Can edible mushrooms boost soil health in banana organic systems? Open
Manipulation of the rhizosphere can improve soil health; and foster sustainable management of pests and diseases. Biological inputs such as spent substrates from edible mushrooms (e.g., Pleurotus ostreatus) gardens offer sustainable altern…
View article: Molecular Diagnosis and Vegetative Compatibility Group Analysis of Fusarium Wilt of Banana in Nepal
Molecular Diagnosis and Vegetative Compatibility Group Analysis of Fusarium Wilt of Banana in Nepal Open
Fusarium wilt of banana (FWB), caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense (Foc), is the most important constraint of the banana industry globally. In Nepal, epidemics resembling FWB have been increasingly observed on the Malbhog cultivar …
View article: Evaluation of Resistance of Banana Genotypes with AAB Genome to Fusarium Wilt Tropical Race 4 in China
Evaluation of Resistance of Banana Genotypes with AAB Genome to Fusarium Wilt Tropical Race 4 in China Open
Banana cultivars with the AAB genome group comprise diverse subgroups, such as Plantain, Silk, Iholena, and Pisang Raja, among others, which play an important role in food security in many developing countries. Some of these cultivars are …
View article: Abstracts of Presentations at Plant Health 2022
Abstracts of Presentations at Plant Health 2022 Open
Analyses of crop-specific cropland and trade network structures provide a first step for guiding strategies to manage emerging crop pathogens, for iterative improvement as more detailed data become available. We analyzed global to regional…
View article: Draft Genome Sequence of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. <i>cubense</i> Tropical Race 4 from Peru, Obtained by Nanopore and Illumina Hybrid Assembly
Draft Genome Sequence of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. <i>cubense</i> Tropical Race 4 from Peru, Obtained by Nanopore and Illumina Hybrid Assembly Open
Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense tropical race 4 (Foc TR4) is the causal agent of Fusarium wilt, a major threat to the banana industry worldwide. Here, we report the genome of a Foc TR4 strain from Peru, sequenced using a combination of I…
View article: Natural occurrence of <i>Beauveria caledonica</i>, pathogenicity to <i>Cosmopolites sordidus</i> and antifungal activity against <i>Fusarium oxysporum</i> f. sp. <i>cubense</i>
Natural occurrence of <i>Beauveria caledonica</i>, pathogenicity to <i>Cosmopolites sordidus</i> and antifungal activity against <i>Fusarium oxysporum</i> f. sp. <i>cubense</i> Open
BACKGROUND Entomopathogenic fungi can provide a set of ecological services, such as suppressing arthropod pests and plant pathogens. In this study, novel indigenous Beauveria caledonica ( Bc ) strains were isolated from naturally infected …
View article: The Brazilian population of <i>Fusarium oxysporum</i> f. sp. <i>cubense</i> is not structured by VCG or by geographic origin
The Brazilian population of <i>Fusarium oxysporum</i> f. sp. <i>cubense</i> is not structured by VCG or by geographic origin Open
Fusarium wilt, caused by the soil-borne fungus Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense (Foc), is considered one of the most destructive diseases of bananas. Paradoxically, knowledge of the genetics of the pathogen population in the Americas is v…
View article: Vegetative and productive performance of plantain genotypes of the Terra subgroup
Vegetative and productive performance of plantain genotypes of the Terra subgroup Open
The objective of this work was to evaluate the vegetative and productive performance of plantain (Musa spp.) genotypes of the Terra subgroup under the environmental conditions of the Ribeira Valley in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The ex…
View article: First Report of <i>Fusarium oxysporum</i> f. sp. <i>cubense</i> Tropical Race 4 Causing Fusarium Wilt in Cavendish Bananas in Peru
First Report of <i>Fusarium oxysporum</i> f. sp. <i>cubense</i> Tropical Race 4 Causing Fusarium Wilt in Cavendish Bananas in Peru Open
Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense Tropical Race 4 (Foc TR4), the causal agent of Fusarium wilt of banana (FWB), is currently the major threat to the banana industry worldwide (Dita et al. 2018). Restricted to South Asia for more than 20 ye…
View article: Spent Pleurotus ostreatus Substrate Has Potential for Managing Fusarium Wilt of Banana
Spent Pleurotus ostreatus Substrate Has Potential for Managing Fusarium Wilt of Banana Open
A range of basidiomycetes including the edible mushroom Pleurotus ostreatus (Po) can suppress plant pathogens such as Fusarium spp. With the current increase in production and consumption of Po in Uganda, the spent Po substrate (SPoS) coul…
View article: Incidence, Spatial Pattern and Temporal Progress of Fusarium Wilt of Bananas
Incidence, Spatial Pattern and Temporal Progress of Fusarium Wilt of Bananas Open
The effective management of Fusarium wilt of bananas (FWB) depends on the knowledge of the disease dynamics in time and space. The objectives of this work were: to estimate disease intensity and impact, and to investigate the spatial and t…
View article: Incidence, Spatial Pattern and Temporal Progress of Fusarium Wilt of Bananas
Incidence, Spatial Pattern and Temporal Progress of Fusarium Wilt of Bananas Open
The effective management of Fusarium wilt of bananas (FW) depends on the knowledge of the disease dynamics in time and space. The objectives of this work were: To estimate disease intensity and impact, and to investigate the spatial and te…
View article: Efficacy of Disinfectants against Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense Tropical Race 4 Isolated from La Guajira, Colombia
Efficacy of Disinfectants against Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense Tropical Race 4 Isolated from La Guajira, Colombia Open
Banana, the main export fruit for Colombia, is threatened by Fusarium wilt (FWB), caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense (Foc), tropical race 4 (TR4). Pathogen containment through disinfecting tools, machinery, shoes, and any means th…
View article: Aspects of current research to combat Fusarium wilt of banana with a special focus on TR4. Brief proceedings of an RTB virtual mini-symposium. FP3 Resilient Crops - Cluster BA3.3 Fungal and Bacterial Wilts.
Aspects of current research to combat Fusarium wilt of banana with a special focus on TR4. Brief proceedings of an RTB virtual mini-symposium. FP3 Resilient Crops - Cluster BA3.3 Fungal and Bacterial Wilts. Open
Sharing both recent research results and plans for future studies are vital components of RTB’s strategy to contribute to tackling the threat posed by Foc TR4, and it was for this reason that researchers from BA3.3 convened a mini symposiu…
View article: Practical guidelines for early screening and field evaluation of banana against Fusarium wilt, Pseudocercospora leaf spots and drought
Practical guidelines for early screening and field evaluation of banana against Fusarium wilt, Pseudocercospora leaf spots and drought Open
Practical guidelines for the early screening and field evaluation of banana (Musa spp.) for resistance to three major traits: Fusarium wilt (Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense), leaf spot diseases (Pseudocercospora spp.) and drought. The gu…
View article: Editorial: Fusarium Wilt of Banana, a Recurring Threat to Global Banana Production
Editorial: Fusarium Wilt of Banana, a Recurring Threat to Global Banana Production Open
TR4 first emerged in Southeast Asia (Ploetz, 1990) and its current rapid spread was analysed by Ordóñez et al. (2015). Subsequent studies showed that the TR4 strain is extremely virulent towards many banana cultivars, including Cavendish c…
View article: Vegetative and productive performance of plantain genotypes of the Terra subgroup
Vegetative and productive performance of plantain genotypes of the Terra subgroup Open
The objective of this work was to evaluate the vegetative and productive performance of plantain (Musa spp.) genotypes of the Terra subgroup under the environmental conditions of the Ribeira Valley in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The ex…
View article: Ex Ante Assessment of Returns on Research Investments to Address the Impact of Fusarium Wilt Tropical Race 4 on Global Banana Production
Ex Ante Assessment of Returns on Research Investments to Address the Impact of Fusarium Wilt Tropical Race 4 on Global Banana Production Open
The spread of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense tropical race 4 (Foc TR4), causal agent of Fusarium wilt of banana (FWB), has been projected to reach 17% of the global banana-growing area by 2040 equaling 36 million tons of production wort…
View article: Current state of Fusarium wilt of banana in the subtropics
Current state of Fusarium wilt of banana in the subtropics Open
Subtropically grown bananas have different interactions with Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense (Foc), causal agent of Fusarium wilt of banana (FWB), when compared with those grown in the tropics. The designation ‘subtropical’ race 4 (SR4) …
View article: The Correlation Between Knowledge About Occupational Accidents and Safe Work Behaviors Among Employees at the Production Division of PT X Indonesia
The Correlation Between Knowledge About Occupational Accidents and Safe Work Behaviors Among Employees at the Production Division of PT X Indonesia Open
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View article: Fusarium Wilt of Banana: Current Knowledge on Epidemiology and Research Needs Toward Sustainable Disease Management
Fusarium Wilt of Banana: Current Knowledge on Epidemiology and Research Needs Toward Sustainable Disease Management Open
Banana production is seriously threatened by Fusarium wilt (FW), a disease caused by the soil-borne fungus Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense (Foc). In the mid-twentieth century FW, also known as "Panama disease", wiped out the Gros Michel …
View article: Bacterial Diseases of Bananas and Enset: Current State of Knowledge and Integrated Approaches Toward Sustainable Management
Bacterial Diseases of Bananas and Enset: Current State of Knowledge and Integrated Approaches Toward Sustainable Management Open
Bacterial diseases of bananas and enset have not received, until recently, an equal amount of attention compared to other major threats to banana production such as the fungal diseases black leaf streak (Mycosphaerella fijiensis) and Fusar…