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A biological forecasting system to control Black Leaf Streak disease of bananas and plantains

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  22 October 2008

Éric Fouré
Affiliation:
CIRAD, UPR Syst. Cult. Banan. Plantains Ananas, Blvd. la Lironde, TA B-26 / PS4, 34398 Montpellier Cedex 5
Jacky Ganry
Affiliation:
CIRAD, UPR Prod. Fruit. Intégr., TA B-77 / PS4, 34398 Montpellier Cedex 5, France
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Abstract

Introduction. This protocol aims at monitoring the development of Black Leaf Streak (Mycosphaerella fijiensis Morelet) disease of banana plants in order to control this disease with a minimum of fungicide applications. A good timing of fungicide application will result in lower cost of control, lower risk of fungicide resistance and lower environmental negative impact. The principle, key advantages, starting plant material and expected results are presented. Materials and methods. Details of the six steps of the protocol allowing banana plot preparation, data collection, stage of evolution of the disease (SED) calculation, and timing of fungicide applications are described. Possible troubleshooting is mentioned. Results. Weekly observation of selected banana plants allows filling in a data sheet used for the calculation of the SED. A graphic representation of the weekly evolution of this SED can then be used for timing of fungicide spraying decisions.

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© CIRAD, EDP Sciences, 2008

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