Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
Fig 5.7 Xanthomonas bacterial wilt showing whole plant
symptoms. Inset: late fruit desiccation.
Fig 5.9 Bunch symptoms of Xanthomonas bacterial wilt showing
uneven ripening.
Fig 5.8 Profuse vascular oozing from pseudostem (left) and bunch
stem (right).
Fig 5.10 Internal fruit rot associated with Xanthomonas bacterial
wilt.
Importance
The disease is a serious quarantine threat to the
Australian banana industry. It has caused severe to
complete crop losses throughout northern and central
Africa and is spreading.
What to do if you suspect Xanthomonas
bacterial wilt
This pathogen is a biosecurity risk to Australia. Any
suspected affected plants should be reported to the
nearest Department of Primary Industries or the Plant
Health Australia hotline (1800 084 881).
