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Panama Disease in Bananas: Devastating but Not in Massachusetts

Effects of Panama disease on banana plants?

Description

Soil-borne fungus (Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cubense), highly fungicide-resistant. Attacks vascular system.

Yellowing lower leaves → progresses upward → whole plant collapse.
Cross-section: stem turns red.
Destroys entire plantations.

Relevance

Specific to warm regions. Current SE Asia outbreak. Massachusetts safe.

Expert insight provided by Melissa.

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