date:Sep 19, 2019
pathogen enters through the roots, progresses through the stem, and causes serious damage to the plant. The TR4 strain of the fungus is known to infect the highly susceptible Cavendish bananas.
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization, If unchecked, Fusarium caused by Foc TR4 can wipe out an entire plantation. The pathogen can be transmitted through planting materials, movement of infested soil particles through any means such as shoes, vehicles or through the water. The fungus can r