Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. phaseoli. [Descriptions of Fungi and Bacteria].
Abstract A description is provided for Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. phaseoli. Information is included on the disease caused by the organism, its transmission, geographical distribution, and hosts. HOSTS: Phaseolus vulgaris (common bean), P. coccineus (scarlet runner bean). May also infect some lupin varieties (Armstrong & Armstrong, 1963). Not pathogenic to other types of beans such as Lima beans (P. limensis var. limenanus), cowpea (Vigna sinensis[Vigna unguiculata]) or soyabeans (Soja max[Glycine max]). DISEASE: Fusarium Yellows, vascular wilt. GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION: Widespread where Phaseolus vulgaris is grown, including Brazil, Czech Republic, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Mexico, Peru, Poland, Rwanda, Slovakia, The Netherlands, UK, USA, (former) Yugoslavia. TRANSMISSION: Conidia are dispersed locally by water flow and splash droplets. Chlamydospores may be dispersed by movement of contaminated soil or plant debris. The fungus is also seed-borne by conidial contamination (Kendrick, 1934).