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Assessing banana stalk susceptibility to pathogens and their virulence

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The purpose of this protocol is to assess (a) the virulence of fungi on banana stalks and (b) the susceptibility of a banana stalk cutting modality/cultivar to a pathogen. The principle, plant material used, duration and expected results are presented. The materials and the five procedural steps-stalk sampling, inoculum and plant material preparation, pathogen inoculation, incubation, and evaluation of stalk necrosis-are detailed. Inoculum virulence and banana stalk susceptibility to pathogenic fungi are determined by measuring the proportion of necrosis.

Source: MethodsX

DOI: 10.1016/j.mex.2025.103244

Authors: T. Desmarez, P. Brat, L. Lassois, B. Barral, O. Hubert

Institutions: University of Liège, Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech, Centre de Coopération Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le Développement, UMR QualiSud

Language: English

Topic: Banana Cultivation and Research

Subfield: Plant Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: Zero hunger, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,260