Fusarium wilt tropical race 4
Global programme seeks to contain serious threat to the world’s bananas
FAO and partners including Bioversity International launch campaign against new Fusarium wilt strain that jeopardizes livelihoods reliant on the...
Tackling banana disease in the Philippines
Fusarium wilt management was a key topic at the Philippines Banana Congress held in Davao on 6-7 October 2016. Bioversity International’s Agustin...
CNN talks to Bioversity International about 'Panama disease' in bananas
Article by CNN highlights impacts in the market and features an interview with Bioversity International scientist to talk about alternatives against...
Managing Panama disease in Costa Rica and Nicaragua
A toolbox for farmers to reduce banana yield loss caused by Panama disease, prevent its spread and promote awareness of this devastating fungal...
A pathogen on the move: Fusarium wilt TR4 now in Africa
In late 2013, fusarium wilt tropical race 4 (TR4) was found for the first time in Africa. Find out more in this Annual Report 2013 story.
New strain of banana disease arrives in Africa
Bioversity International and partners issue joint statement after a destructive strain of a banana wilt disease, that has devastated plantations in...