Epidemiological considerations for the management of Fusarium wilt of banana in Peru (2012)

The objective of the study was to diagnose the current situation of Fusarium wilt (FM) in the district of San Luis de Shuaro, province of Chanchamayo, to evaluate the distribution, incidence and severity, and finally, based on the results obtained in the study, a group of integrated management measures were proposed for FM management that consider these aspects and that were directed to: (i) reduce the spread of the pathogen from contaminated areas to free areas; (ii) eliminate or reduce the primary inoculum and (iii) decrease the rate of infection and disease development.