Profil Plasma Nutfah dan Jenis Penyakit Pisang Lokal asal Pandeglang Banten

Banana is the most favorite fruits in the world. Indonesia is in the center of origin and diversity of banana in Southeast Asia. Banten is one of the most banana producer in Indonesia. However, no information on banana diversity and its associated disease available from this province. In this paper, we explored Kabupaten Pandeglang in its diversity of banana and its associated disease. Eleven local banana germplasm were identified with their associated disease. Fusarium wilt, Sigatoka, and Blood disease are the most common diseases found on those varieties. Seven local banana germplasm are described in this paper. These information are very important to preserved biodiversity of Indonesia and will be useful for future food security and sustainability.

Fusarium udum. [Descriptions of Fungi and Bacteria].

A description is provided for Fusarium udum. Information is included on the disease caused by the organism, its transmission, geographical distribution, and hosts. HOSTS: Cajanus cajan. DISEASE: Fusarium wilt of pigeon pea, characterized by withering and drying up of green parts as if from drought. GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION: India; the disease is soil-borne and restricted to the parts of India where the crop is grown. TRANSMISSION: A soil-borne disease but also transmitted on roots (Subramanian, 1971).