In just two months, the number of sources of infection increased from 137 to 200 in various Piura producing areas. Industry sources is that it could spread to other regions of Peru as well.
In recent months, large amounts of water runoff from the soil of organic banana farms in Piura has brought about some serious health problems. Of most concern is the increase in sources of Fusarium race 4 tropical infection that causes wilting and death of banana plants, for which there is currently no cure.
During April, SENSA reported 137 outbreaks in areas infected with Fusarium race 4 tropical located in Quercótillo, Marcavelica and Salitral. Because it has rained and the soil has been drained, this fungus on the ground has spread to other plants that have shown symptoms.
In addition to Fusarium race 4 tropicalis, other significant phytosanitary problems appeared in bananas, including Erwinia bacterial infection or soft rot, spotting, and Ceramide spp. For example, in the case of soft rot, it is a bacterium already present in the area that has worsened with the increase in humidity.
Source: nationworldnews.com