Activity 2.6 (Banana soil physico-chemical properties) of 'Fusarium wilt Tropical Race 4 Research program (BA14014)' (Old ID 22760)
Role
Principal Investigator
Description
The project will determine the influence of soil physiocochemical conditions on growth and infectivity of the banana disease-causing fungus Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. Cubense (Foc. Foc is one of the world's most destructive banana diseases and Tropical Race 4, which attacks the Cavendish variety, was recently detected in the Tully valley in the heart of the North Queensland banana production region. This project is part of a larger program aimed at providing new information and practices to address key areas of need with a medium to long-term view of developing management practices for banana growers affected by Tropical Race 4.
Date
30 May 2016 - 01 Jun 2020
Project Type
GRANT
Keywords
Soil Chemistry;banana disease;sil physics;Fusarium oxysporum (Netriaceae);soil biology;agricultural soil management
Funding Body
Horticulture Innovation Australia
Amount
350000
Project Team
Rosalie Hocking