Screening of banana germplasm against Panama wilt

摘要

One hundred and eight banana germplasm accessions were evaluated to determine their reaction to the Panama wilt (Fusarium oxyspoum f. sp. cubense). Comprehensive study of banana germplasm showed that twenty cultivars viz., Walha, Bhimkol, Basrilocal,Red Banana, Gros Michel, Harichal, Lalkel, P.P. Aarti, Bansiwat, Basrai, Harisal, Robusta, Maurisus, D. Local, 73-9, Kasturi, Bombay green, Kabuli, No. 15 were rated resistant, while thirty-five cultivars were found moderately resistant to this disease.All the other cultivars showed varying degree of susceptibility (Highly susceptible-21, Susceptible-9, Moderately susceptible-24). The disease incidence was maximum during warm conditions.