Vascular disease of abaca or Manila hemp in Central America
Waite, B.H.
Plant Dis Reporter 38(8): 575-578
1954
Accession: 026075970
Large scale production of this crop in Central America is threatened by vascular disease caused by Fusarium oxysporum cubense, which lowers the fibre quality. Abaca exhibits more resistance to disease than banana. Proper selection and planting of resistant vars. offers the best protection.