A pilot study investigating the complexity of Fusarium wilt of bananas in West Sumatra, Indonesia

摘要

Fusarium wilt symptoms were observed on 15 different banana cultivars growing in commercial plantations and backyard holdings, in 6 districts in the Province of West Sumatra, Indonesia. Affected cultivars included the most popular dessert bananas Pisang buai (AAA), Pisang raja (AAB), Pisang raja serai (AAB), and Pisang ambon (AAA). Disease symptoms were also observed on the most popular cooking banana Pisang kepok (ABB), formerly considered to be resistant. However, no disease symptoms were observed on wild Musa species.