A combination of clean planting material, destruction of crop residues and neem can be used to reduce weevil populations. Viral diseases of the banana dessert and cooking fruits have spread increasingly in recent years as a result mainly of the ease of plant movement and demand for diversification. Farmer reported pest and disease impacts on root, tuber, and. The banana plant, musa paradisiaca, is the worlds largest herbaceous perennial plant and. Pesticide management in the banana industry world banana. Pests and diseases that affect the banana industry are listed below. Since last 5 years it has become a very sevior pest. The banana weevil is a serious pest to bananas worldwide. Pests and diseases of banana crops business queensland.
Jan 16, 2015 how to build a hinged hoophouse for a raised bed garden duration. Banana diseases and pests, description, uses, propagation. Sigatoka leaf spot disease mycospharella species viz. Abandoned or neglected bananas may be eradicated at the owners expense. This field guide on four important pests and diseases of banana was. Novel and rapid methods for the timely detection of pests and diseases. Different pests and diseases require different treatments use chlorpyrifos pesticide once a month to kill thrips if they are present if they are present, kill them with nemacur using 45 kg per hectare 20 g per plant compost, kraal manure and chicken manure applied in ample quantities will also suppress nematodes. Weevils the black weevil cosmopolites sordidus or banana stalk borer, banana weevil borer. Solving problems with pdf diseases threatening banana biodiversity in uganda. Recent areas of growing research on the most important diseases of banana, such as black leaf streak, fusarium wilt, xanthomonas bacterial wilt and bunchy top. Improvement of banana for smallholder farmers in the great lakes region of africa this unique project seeks to improve the production and productivity of banana in tanzania and uganda, through the development of hybrid banana varieties that are expected to have 30% higher yield compared to the current varieties grown by farmers under the same conditions through improved resistance against key. Pest and disease control thrips nematodes control pests and diseases. In the case of organic farming, dasparni arka and neem cake are used to control pests and diseases.
Crop losses due to pests and diseases for sweetpotato, banana. Strict controls on the movement and planting of bananas help to prevent the spread of serious banana diseases such as banana bunchy top virus, black sigatoka and fusarium wilt also known as panama disease. Farmer reported pest and disease impacts on root, tuber. Some pests and diseases are highly aggressive or very contagious and easily. Banana pests and diseases, 2017 6 author information this field guide on four important pests and diseases of banana was produced within the framework of the project on improvement of banana for smallholder farmers in the great lakes region of africa. Identification and integrated pest management in banana and. Banana pests and diseases, 2017 6 author information this field guide on four important pests and diseases of banana was produced within the framework of the project on improvement of banana. Mar 22, 2020 banana diseases slideshare major categories of diseases major pests and diseases that affect the banana crop and their management are discussed below. The dasparni arka, which means mixture of leaves of ten kinds of.
More than two years ratoon crop should not be encouraged in the same land. Aipowered banana diseases and pest detection plant methods. African organic agriculture training manual module 09 crops unit 19 banana contents 1. The objective of this section is to keep tabs on all pests and diseases, starting with the ones that have taken on epidemic proportions and increasingly threaten the livelihoods of smallholder farmers. This is a result of the peel forming tiny interfruit membranes which cause the banana to appear as though it has been sliced before it is peeled. The objective of this section is to keep tabs on all pests and diseases, starting with the ones that have taken on. It is caused by a bacterium, ralstonia solanacearum race 2. The diseases often occur in epidemic proportions and bring about catastrophic losses. Banana crops are particularly susceptible to infestations as most are grown in the tropics, favouring conditions for pests. Squash is the collective name given to several species of plant in the genus cucurbita, including c. The australian banana industry faces serious threats from a range of destructive pests and diseases. This will reduce the likelihood of leaf diseases and keeps the plantation tidy. Diseases and pests pose a substantial problem to sustainable banana production in eca, with a significant risk to destabilize food security and household income in this region.
African organic agriculture training manual banana. Responding to banana xanthomonas wilt amidst multiple pathogens and pests 6 black sigatoka leaf spot black sigatoka leaf spot, also known as the black leaf streak disease blsd, is caused by a fungus, mycosphaerella fijiensis. The major pests and diseases observed in banana crop are rhizome weevil, nematodes, bunchy top, leaf spot, etc. Any of the problems affecting bananas may afflict the home gardener as well, so its important to learn to identify banana pests and diseases so you can nip them in the bud. One solution to these problems is the adequate identification of.
Transboundary plant pests and diseases affect food crops, causing significant losses to farmers and threatening food security the spread of transboundary plant pests and diseases has. Banana and plantain are susceptible to a wide range of pests and diseases. Pests and diseases portal the banana knowledge platform. Common insect pests of rice and their natural biological control an illustrated guide to the insect pests that feed on rice plants and the organisms that feed on and control those pests. In addition to eating banana plants, some insects will nest and lay eggs on the plants, which exacerbates the damage. Banana pests and diseases, 2016 7 national agricultural research organization naro is the apex body for guidance and coordination of all agricultural research activities in the national agricultural. This is a soilborne fungal disease and gets entry in the plant body through roots. Along with these concerns, there are many banana pests and diseases that may afflict a banana plant. Failure to comply with the direction of a banana inspector is an offence under the legislation and severe penalties apply. Always consider an integrated approach with preventive measures together with biological treatments if available. Other pests include the sugarcane weevil, pseudostem weevil, banana scab moths, banana skipper, banana thrips and banana aphids.
They consist of banana bunchy top disease and mosaic diseases including banana mosaic, banana streak disease and bract mosaic. Peanut groundnut diseases and pests, description, uses. Pdf pest and disease manual researchgate segmented banana chilling injury to fruit one of the less common plantain diseases is exostentialis clittellus referred. Post harvest handling send us an enquiry for assistance in banana cultivation banana cultivation guide general guide in banana cultivation growing bananas. The diseases caused by fungi, bacteria and viruses are the major limiting factor in successful quality production of this crop and almost all the commercial cultivars of banana are highly susceptible to certain deadly diseases. Sick appearance and yellow lines on the top leaves are early symptoms. Cutworms and late blight in potato, banana weevils and banana xanthomonas wilt in banana, cassava white. Pdf banana diseases and pests field guide for diagnostics. Identification and integrated pest management in banana. Because banana plants grow in many places, they can be vulnerable to many different pests. If disease is present, a rotation away from peanut for a period of 23 years is advised but is insufficient to control the disease completely.
Novel and rapid methods for the timely detection of pests and diseases will allow to surveil and develop control measures with greater efficiency. Journal common insect pests of rice and their natural. Lack of biocontrol regulations hinders safe and effective. They cause rotting of the corms and act as a vector to the fungus fusarium oxysporum. Every plant has the future potential for disease and insect damage. A combination of clean planting material, destruction of crop residues and. Scot nelson plant pathologist university of hawaii. Fhia01 can be grown with considerably less fungicide than that required to control diseases on plantations of current export bananas. The use of pesticides to control pests and diseases is extensive in banana plantations, particularly in those that produce for export and throughout the year. It is the most aggressive form of the mycosphaerella leaf spot disease. Jul 21, 2017 because banana plants grow in many places, they can be vulnerable to many different pests.
Initial symptoms are yellowing of lower leaves, including leaf blades and petioles. Requirements for produce movement some restrictions apply to the movement of banana fruit interstate, and. Banana bunchy top disease caused by the banana bunchy top babuvirus, bbtv can cause losses of 90 or even 100 percent of production. Factors such as location and weather will play a part in which issues your plants encounters.
The most serious insect pest on a global basis is the banana weevil. Different pests and diseases require different treatments use chlorpyrifos pesticide once a month to kill thrips if. Rhizome corm weevil cosmopolites sordidus germar the grub of corm weevil attacks the plant by feeding on the corm portion and. Banana plant health and maintenance topics this forum is for discussions of banana plant health topics such as coloration issues, burning, insects, pruning, transplanting, separating pups, viruses, disease, and other general banana plant health and maintenance issues. The most common problems found are associated with pests and diseases. This is a compilation of important diseases of banana prevalent in. The gardening channel with james prigioni recommended for you. This can be achieved in a nondestructive way by slicing open the pseudostem on the side of yellow leaves b.
Banana pests and diseases ppt pharmacies and medicinesca. Important diseases, insects and pests of banana and their. The plant is tall, tropical and treelike with a sturdy main pseudostem not a true stem as it is made of rolled leaf bases with the leaves arranged spirally at the top. Banana cultivation should be allowed up to three years in the same land. During cultivation, banana bunches can be sprayed with products containing mancozeb 0. Squash diseases and pests, description, uses, propagation. Furthermore, it provides natural mulch to the banana. Any number of banana pests and diseases can derail a successful plantation, however, not to mention environmental banana plant problems such as cool weather and high winds. A manual on the most important pests and diseases of the major food crops grown by smallholder farmers in africa. Field guide for disease diagnostics and data collection.
This is a compilation of important diseases of banana prevalent in india which contains some of my own photographs and others collected from web. This is generally practiced because this way, banana plant will conserve its energy into growing bigger bunch and not longer stalk. Diseases of banana and their management springerlink. The authors of the guide are scientists from four of the partners in the. Some pests and diseases are highly aggressive or very contagious and easily spread, and once established they are persistent and practically impossible to eradicate. Banana diseases and pests field guide for diagnostics and data collection improvement of banana for smallholder farmers in the great lakes region of africa. Cooperative research and extension, college of micronesia fsm reports on the identification of a fungal disease of banana, yam rust disease, and phytophthora fruit rot of breadfruit. The banana psedostem weevil attacks the plant during flowering and bunch formation stage and cause severe yield loss by preventing the bunch development. Worldwide, banana production is affected by numerous diseases and pests. Major pests and diseases that affect the banana crop and their management are discussed below. Pdf banana diseases and pests field guide for diagnostics and. Subtropical banana information kit eresearch archive.
Improving management of banana pests and diseases 4 3. One of the main banana pests, no other host plant is currently known. Ipm schedule for banana pests national horticulture. Key banana pests and diseases and their mitigation in africa. Collect vascular strands from banana pseudostems with typical. Depending on environmental or croprelated conditions, they affect plantations to a greater or lesser degree. William tinzaara, associate scientist, based in our uganda office, speaks about the work bioversity international is carrying out with partners in east and central africa on banana pests and diseases in particular, on the management of banana xanthomonas wilt, a devastating bacterial disease which can wipe out entire yields of bananas. Read the banana industry biosecurity guideline pdf, 408kb. Rhizome corm weevil cosmopolites sordidus germar the grub of corm weevil attacks the plant by feeding on the corm portion and thereby making bore holes and tunnels in the corm. Keep that in mind when locating a banana in your garden. Managing banana pests and diseases in east and central africa. The banana plant, musa paradisiaca, is the worlds largest herbaceous perennial plant and belongs to the family musaceae. Bananas are host to a wide range of pests and diseases. Aipowered banana diseases and pest detection springerlink.
Clean cultivation, particularly the removal of grass, weeds from plantations where the population of this pest is high often reduce population levels enough to avoid the use of insecticides. It is known to be resistant to bbtd banana bunchy top disease as characterized by low incidence and late onset of infection, and black sigatoka disease. Pests and diseases bananas are host to a wide range of pests and diseases. Ooi about 187 species of insects have been recorded on rice yunus and ho,1980, but few have ever become serious pests. Collect vascular strands from banana pseudostems with typical fusarium wilt symptoms a.
Banana pests and diseases pdf pharmacies and medicinesca. Factors such as location and weather will play a part in which issues your. In addition to fungal diseases, the bunchy top virus has created a situation of a dismal future for the banana industry. Any of the problems affecting bananas may afflict the home gardener as well, so its important to learn to identify banana pests and diseases. Moko disease of banana is a deadly disease of banana and plantains. Pests and diseases portal the banana knowledge platform of. Breeding for host plant resistance is the most appropriate strategy for managing diseases and pests, as pesticides.
Banana thrips, nematodes and the banana weevil are among the most important pests of banana in most banana growing regions in kenya. It can cause wilting and blackening of young suckers or a dry rot in the fruit. Protecting your banana plant from insect invasion requires intense monitoring. Nematodes nematodes are a common banana plant pest. Infestation at the early stage reduces the plant vigour. Disease and pest outbreaks are more common where banana plants are. This ppt will help agricultural professionals to diagnose banana diseases and the management strategies. State government legislation aims to protect the queensland banana industry from the spread of pests and diseases that can severely damage this production. Pests of minor or localized importance include the spiraling whitefly, mealybugs, bigheaded ant, chinese rose beetle and coconut scale.
Banana pests and diseases, 2016 9 the field guide for disease diagnostics and data collection of banana pests and diseases have been prepared to assist banana scientists, technical staff and extension officers to collect pathogens and pests. Pdf this unique project seeks to improve the productivity of banana in tanzania and uganda through the development of hybrids that are. Banana streak disease caused by the banana streak badnavirus, bsv causes losses of 40 to 60 percent, and banana bract mosaic caused by the banana. Improving the productivity of the banana plantation 12 4. Disease symptoms of fusarium wilt of banana caused by fusarium oxysporum f. Jan 11, 2015 this ppt will help agricultural professionals to diagnose banana diseases and the management strategies. Another growing banana plant problem is the plants size and propensity to spread. Weevils the black weevil cosmopolites sordidus or banana stalk borer, banana weevil borer or corm weevil, is the second most. The most common problems found are associated with pests and diseases caused by fungi, bacteria, viruses and nematodes. This is a result of the peel forming tiny interfruit membranes which cause the banana.