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Moko bacterial wilt of banana

Code: 9781835451076
Publication date: 11/03/2024
Extent: 44 pages

Contributions by: Mauricio Guzmán, Cropland Biosciences, Costa Rica; Marylin Sánchez, Mycelium Crop Science, Costa Rica; Ricardo Villalta, Independent Consultant, Costa Rica; Leonardo Pérez, Independent Consultant, Costa Rica; and Claudiana Carr, National Banana Corporation (CORBANA) and Cropland Biosciences, Costa Rica

Chapter synopsis:

This chapter discusses Moko bacterial wilt, the most serious bacterial disease affecting bananas and plantains. It starts by describing the main external and internal symptoms of the disease. The chapter then reviews advances in understanding the taxonomy and classification of disease-causing strains, before looking at host range, infection mechanisms and impact. Finally, the chapter reviews management strategies such as exclusion, disease identification and tracking, eradication techniques, the role of cultural practices in disease transmission and prospects for developing disease-resistant cultivars.



DOI: 10.19103/AS.2022.0108.08
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Table of contents
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Disease symptoms
  • 3 Pathogen characteristics and diagnosis
  • 4 Disease cycle and epidemiology
  • 5 Occurrence and impact
  • 6 Management of the disease
  • 7 Conclusion and future trends
  • 8 Where to look for further information
  • 9 References

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