15 May Important diseases, insects and pests of Banana and their management .
केले केे महत्वपूर्ण रोग, कीट व पतंग तथ्ाा उनका प्रबंधन Timely identification of pests and diseases in agriculture helps farmer to properly control and manage them. Major pests and diseases that affect the banana crop and their management are discussed below. Diseases of Banana Crop 1. Panama Wilt (Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense): This is a soil-borne fungal disease and gets entry in the plant body through roots. It is most serious in poorly drained soil. Initial symptoms are yellowing of lower leaves, including leaf blades and petioles. The leaves hang around the pseudostem and wither. In the pseudostem of the diseased plant, yellowish to reddish streaks are noted with intensification of colour towards the rhizome. Wilt is...