Characterization of South African isolates of Fusarium oxysporum f.sp cubense from Cavendish banana

Fusarium wilt, caused by the soil-borne fungus Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cubense (Foc), is a serious vascular disease of bananas in most subtropical and tropical regions of the world. Twenty-four vegetative compatibility groups (VCGs) and three pathogenic races have been identified in Foc, reflectin...

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Main Authors: Marinda Visser, Tom Gordon, Gerda Fourie, Altus Viljoen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academy of Science of South Africa 2010-04-01
Series:South African Journal of Science
Online Access:http://192.168.0.121/index.php/sajs/article/view/9975