Fusarium wilt
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Fusarium wilt is a common vascular wilt fungal disease, exhibiting symptoms similar to Verticillium wilt. This disease has been investigated extensively since the early years of this century. The pathogen that causes Fusarium wilt is Fusarium oxysporum (F. oxysporum).[1] The species is further divided into formae speciales based on host plant.
Fungal plant disease
Fusarium wilt | |
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![]() A tobacco plant suffering from Fusarium wilt | |
Causal agents | Fusarium oxysporum |
Hosts | Cannabis, Tomato, tobacco, legumes, cucurbits, cotton, sweet potatoes and banana |
EPPO Code | FUSAOX |