*Fusarium* Wilt in Banana: Epidemics and Management Strategies

*Fatin Nadiah Jamil, Chu-Nie Tang, Noor Baity Saidi, Kok-Song Lai and Nadiya Akmal Baharum*

#### **Abstract**

*Fusarium* wilt, caused by *Fusarium oxysporum* f. sp. *cubense* (Foc), is one of the most threatening fungal diseases affecting banana plantations across the globe. It was first discovered in Australia in 1874 and has now spread to numerous different regions in the world hinting at the persistency of the pathogen. Various management strategies have been devised aiming mainly on improving the plant's tolerance or suppressing the infection. Fungicide is commonly used to control the disease spread, but it does not provide total protection to the plants besides displaying selective effectiveness on certain Foc strains. Alternatively, farmers apply crop rotation, rice hull burning, biological soil disinfestation, and compound-supplemented soil in their banana plantations. Studies have also shown that certain biocontrol agents manage to curb the disease threat. Selection of somaclonal variants and genetic manipulation via induced mutagenesis and transformation are also among the alternatives that have been implemented in producing *Fusarium*-tolerant and *Fusarium*resistant banana plants. This chapter will describe *Fusarium* epidemics in banana, the effectiveness and challenges of different management approaches, as well as the future alternatives that can be adopted by taking advantages of the latest advances in omics technologies.

**Keywords:** disease control, epidemiology, *Fusarium oxysporum* f. sp. *cubense*, Foc, fungal disease, soilborne

#### **1. Introduction**

*Fusarium* wilt is the most destructive fungal disease affecting banana plantation across the globe [1–4]. It is caused by a type of soilborne fungal called *Fusarium oxysporum* f. sp. *cubense* (Foc). The pathogen penetrates through banana roots and dominates the vascular tissues, which disrupts the dissemination of necessary nutrients from roots to the upper parts of the plants [5–8]. It was first discovered in Australia [9] and was later followed by reports from Tropical America (Costa Rica and Panama) in 1890 [10]. Despite the first occurrence in Australia, the disease was believed to have originated in Southeast Asia [10–13]. Drastic increase in the number of new disease records occurred in the early 1900s causing over USD 2.3 billion loss in the last century [14], most of which described the damages in the export plantations of "Gros Michel" variety affected by race 1 of Foc [1, 10, 15].

In the recent years, Foc Tropical race 4 (FocTR4) emerges as the most virulent strain causing epidemics in Taiwan, Peninsular Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines [16], China, Jordan, Mozambique, Lebanon, Pakistan [6, 17–20], Australia [21, 22], Vietnam [23], Laos [24], Myanmar [8], and Israel [25]. The latest outbreak of FocTR4 has been confirmed in the Americas affecting the most popular commercial variety which could have jeopardized banana production for decades [26]. According to several unofficial reports, about 15,500 hectare (ha) of plantation areas in the Philippines, 40,000 ha in China, and 80% of production area in the Jordan Valley had been jeopardized by FocTR4 [14]. Several management strategies have been executed in controlling the spread of *Fusarium* wilt. However, they did not manage to provide long-term solutions to the problem. Current cutting-edge technologies particularly through omics studies may provide better alternatives to solve this long-running issue. Here, we discuss the current knowledge on *Fusarium* wilt with special emphasis on current disease management approaches and rising new omics technologies that can be adopted.

## **2. Symptoms of** *Fusarium* **wilt**

*Fusarium oxysporum* f. sp. *cubense* (Foc) causes a typical wilt syndrome on the infected banana plants accompanied by the necrosis and rotting of roots, rhizome, and pseudostem vessels. The most typical symptoms become visible in susceptible banana plants after the appearance of initial external symptoms such as pale green streaks on the base of the petiole and the brown-reddish discoloration of the vessels under the epidermis of the petiole (**Figure 1**). These symptoms occur between 2 and

#### **Figure 1.**

*External symptoms of Fusarium wilt in cv. "Berangan" banana cultivated in a plantation located in Selangor state, Malaysia (3°48′10.1″N 100°50′42.5″E). (a) Split pseudostem. (b) Skirting of wilted leaves. (c) Leaves with yellow and brown streak. Red arrows indicate external symptoms observed.*

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5 months after infection of roots [10]. Foc and other members of *Fusarium oxysporum* (Fo) species complex produce a type of phytotoxin called fusaric acid (FA),

Discoloration observed in the cross and longitudinal section of the rhizome, pseudostem, as well as petiole is among the internal symptoms of *Fusarium* wilt. Golden discoloration may also be observed in infected rhizome. In more severe infection, the rhizome displays total discoloration accompanied by sticky texture and rotten smell (**Figure 2**). Meanwhile, healthy banana plants produce fresh green leaves, clear cross section of petiole with no brown ring as well as white and healthy

The first internal symptom of the disease occurs in the hair roots which are the initial sites of infection. The infection later progresses to the rhizome. In a more prominent attack, the pathogen may colonize the cortex as well as the vascular bundle of the pseudostem. The pathogen passes through the affected vessels to the new growing shoot [28]. Appearance of brown-reddish discoloration in the internal vessels of the pseudostem confirms that the pathogen has already invaded the pseudostem. The oldest leaf sheaths may also show brownish streaks [1]. In general,

*Internal symptoms of Fusarium wilt in cv. "Berangan" banana cultivated in a plantation located in Selangor state, Malaysia (3°48′10.1″N 100°50′42.5″E). (a) Cross section of pseudostem showing minor discoloration. (b) Pseudostem showing moderate vascular discoloration. (c) Severe internal discoloration of the infected pseudostem. (d) Cross section of infected petiole showing minor discoloration. (e) Longitudinal section of pseudostem showing infected vascular bundle. (f) Petiole showing severe discoloration. (g) Infected rhizome showing minor golden discoloration. (h) Rhizome showing moderate discoloration. (i) Total discoloration in severely infected rhizome producing sticky texture and rotten smell. Red arrows indicate discoloration sites.*

which has been suggested as the cause of leaf chlorosis symptom [27].

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no internal symptom is observed in the fruits.

rhizome (**Figure 3**).

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new omics technologies that can be adopted.

**2. Symptoms of** *Fusarium* **wilt**

In the recent years, Foc Tropical race 4 (FocTR4) emerges as the most virulent strain causing epidemics in Taiwan, Peninsular Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines [16], China, Jordan, Mozambique, Lebanon, Pakistan [6, 17–20], Australia [21, 22], Vietnam [23], Laos [24], Myanmar [8], and Israel [25]. The latest outbreak of FocTR4 has been confirmed in the Americas affecting the most popular commercial variety which could have jeopardized banana production for decades [26]. According to several unofficial reports, about 15,500 hectare (ha) of plantation areas in the Philippines, 40,000 ha in China, and 80% of production area in the Jordan Valley had been jeopardized by FocTR4 [14]. Several management strategies have been executed in controlling the spread of *Fusarium* wilt. However, they did not manage to provide long-term solutions to the problem. Current cutting-edge technologies particularly through omics studies may provide better alternatives to solve this long-running issue. Here, we discuss the current knowledge on *Fusarium* wilt with special emphasis on current disease management approaches and rising

*Fusarium oxysporum* f. sp. *cubense* (Foc) causes a typical wilt syndrome on the infected banana plants accompanied by the necrosis and rotting of roots, rhizome, and pseudostem vessels. The most typical symptoms become visible in susceptible banana plants after the appearance of initial external symptoms such as pale green streaks on the base of the petiole and the brown-reddish discoloration of the vessels under the epidermis of the petiole (**Figure 1**). These symptoms occur between 2 and

*External symptoms of Fusarium wilt in cv. "Berangan" banana cultivated in a plantation located in Selangor state, Malaysia (3°48′10.1″N 100°50′42.5″E). (a) Split pseudostem. (b) Skirting of wilted leaves. (c) Leaves* 

*with yellow and brown streak. Red arrows indicate external symptoms observed.*

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**Figure 1.**

5 months after infection of roots [10]. Foc and other members of *Fusarium oxysporum* (Fo) species complex produce a type of phytotoxin called fusaric acid (FA), which has been suggested as the cause of leaf chlorosis symptom [27].

Discoloration observed in the cross and longitudinal section of the rhizome, pseudostem, as well as petiole is among the internal symptoms of *Fusarium* wilt. Golden discoloration may also be observed in infected rhizome. In more severe infection, the rhizome displays total discoloration accompanied by sticky texture and rotten smell (**Figure 2**). Meanwhile, healthy banana plants produce fresh green leaves, clear cross section of petiole with no brown ring as well as white and healthy rhizome (**Figure 3**).

The first internal symptom of the disease occurs in the hair roots which are the initial sites of infection. The infection later progresses to the rhizome. In a more prominent attack, the pathogen may colonize the cortex as well as the vascular bundle of the pseudostem. The pathogen passes through the affected vessels to the new growing shoot [28]. Appearance of brown-reddish discoloration in the internal vessels of the pseudostem confirms that the pathogen has already invaded the pseudostem. The oldest leaf sheaths may also show brownish streaks [1]. In general, no internal symptom is observed in the fruits.

#### **Figure 2.**

*Internal symptoms of Fusarium wilt in cv. "Berangan" banana cultivated in a plantation located in Selangor state, Malaysia (3°48′10.1″N 100°50′42.5″E). (a) Cross section of pseudostem showing minor discoloration. (b) Pseudostem showing moderate vascular discoloration. (c) Severe internal discoloration of the infected pseudostem. (d) Cross section of infected petiole showing minor discoloration. (e) Longitudinal section of pseudostem showing infected vascular bundle. (f) Petiole showing severe discoloration. (g) Infected rhizome showing minor golden discoloration. (h) Rhizome showing moderate discoloration. (i) Total discoloration in severely infected rhizome producing sticky texture and rotten smell. Red arrows indicate discoloration sites.*

**Figure 3.**

*Healthy banana without Fusarium wilt symptoms. (a) Fresh green leaf. (b) Clear cross section of petiole with no brown ring. (c) White and healthy rhizome. (d) Cross section of pseudostem with no brown ring.*

#### **3.** *Fusarium* **wilt infection**

Over the years, researches have been carried out to investigate the infection process and disease cycle of *Fusarium* wilt. It was found that mycelia and conidia are produced after 6–8 hours of chlamydospore germination, while new chlamydospores will be produced after 2–3 days [28–30]. The infection is not initiated through the main root but instead takes place through secondary or tertiary feeder roots [31]. According to Beckman [32, 33], the pathogen infects the roots of both susceptible and resistant cultivars, but the infection of vascularized fragment of the rhizome is more prominent in the susceptible genotypes. In responding to the infection, tyloses, gums, and gel are produced in xylem lumen. Most of the infections are blocked, but some of them become systemic and pass through rhizome and pseudostem. The pathogen may mobilize through many different vascular pathways starting from the roots [30, 34, 35]. However, pathogen colonization in the infected rhizome is deemed the most efficient [28]. As the disease advances, the pathogen moves out of the vascular system to the adjacent parenchyma forming conidia and chlamydospores which are released to the soil when the plant died. These spores may remain dormant in the soil for years [36–38]. Ploetz [17] suggested that the pathogen's persistent survivability in the soil is contributed by the presence of living banana host.

#### **4. Classification**

Foc is a genetically and pathogenically diverse fungus. Over 20 vegetative compatibility groups (VCGs) and diverse evolutionary lineages are recognized in the global populations of the pathogen [1, 39–45]. Foc can also be classified according

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also race 1- and race 2-susceptible varieties [48, 50–52].

to races depending on the group of cultivars they affected. To date, four races of Foc

Race 4 Foc can be further divided into Tropical (TR4) and Subtropical (SR4) variants [50, 53]. Foc Subtropical race 4 (FocSR4) isolates cause infection on plants that are grown in an unconducive environment such as cool temperature, poor soil, and under stress condition. It also has an ability to infect banana plants regardless of the predisposing conditions [54]. Foc Tropical race 4 (FocTR4) cases have been reported in Taiwan, Indonesia, Malaysia, China, the Philippines, and Northern Australia [6]. The early outbreaks of FocTR4 in China and the Philippines were not taken seriously that they slowly developed into destructive and uncontrollable problems [38]. Recent outbreaks of FocTR4 in Mozambique and Jordan were claimed as the first reported FocTR4 cases outside the common Asian and

1874 Australia Dr. Joseph Bancroft was the first person to discover that *Fusarium*

1940 N/A Snyder and Hansen suggested the pathogen be renamed as

1911 India *Fusarium* wilt was first reported in different countries

1890 Panama and Costa Rica First report in Panama and Costa Rica

1994 N/A First FocTR4 case on cv. "Cavendish"

microscopic examination

*Fusarium oxysporum* f. sp. *cubense*

N/A Foc Tropical race 4 (FocTR4) severely affected the banana productions worldwide

First report on infected Cavendish

Three FocTR4 outbreaks in sites

Malaysia and Indonesia Severe *Fusarium* epidemics in Malaysia and Indonesia

wilt was caused by a type of fungus. This was revealed using

*Fusarium* epidemic (race 1) annihilated more than 50,000 hectares of cv. "Gros Michel" plantations. "Gros Michel" cultivar was replaced with "Cavendish" as the major cultivar for trade

"Maqueno" (Maia Maoli-Popoulu subgroup, AAB), "Silk," "Pome" AAB, and "Pisang Awak" ABB. Race 2 of Foc is known to affect cooking bananas and plantains such as "Bluggoe" (ABB). On the other hand, race 3 of Foc is described as a pathogen of *Heliconia* spp., which is a tropical American banana relative [49]. It was also found to have minor impact on "Gros Michel" and seedlings of *M. balbisiana.* Race 3 Foc has not been reported since Waite's [49] work, and no voucher specimens of the pathogen exist. Of these, race 4 Foc is considered the most virulent group which does not only affect economically important cultivars like "Cavendish" but

Race 1 of Foc which was responsible for the "Gros Michel" epidemics also attack

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have been recognized [46–48].

Australian regions [6] (**Table 1**).

**5. Geographical distribution**

**Year Country Description**

Central and Southern

America

1916 Java, Indonesia 1920 Philippines 1953 Malaysia 1967 Taiwan

1996 Panyu, Guangdong, China

> Near Darwin (northern territories), Australia

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**3.** *Fusarium* **wilt infection**

**Figure 3.**

Over the years, researches have been carried out to investigate the infection process and disease cycle of *Fusarium* wilt. It was found that mycelia and conidia are produced after 6–8 hours of chlamydospore germination, while new chlamydospores will be produced after 2–3 days [28–30]. The infection is not initiated through the main root but instead takes place through secondary or tertiary feeder roots [31]. According to Beckman [32, 33], the pathogen infects the roots of both susceptible and resistant cultivars, but the infection of vascularized fragment of the rhizome is more prominent in the susceptible genotypes. In responding to the infection, tyloses, gums, and gel are produced in xylem lumen. Most of the infections are blocked, but some of them become systemic and pass through rhizome and pseudostem. The pathogen may mobilize through many different vascular pathways starting from the roots [30, 34, 35]. However, pathogen colonization in the infected rhizome is deemed the most efficient [28]. As the disease advances, the pathogen moves out of the vascular system to the adjacent parenchyma forming conidia and chlamydospores which are released to the soil when the plant died. These spores may remain dormant in the soil for years [36–38]. Ploetz [17] suggested that the pathogen's persistent survivability in the soil is contributed by the presence of living

*Healthy banana without Fusarium wilt symptoms. (a) Fresh green leaf. (b) Clear cross section of petiole with no brown ring. (c) White and healthy rhizome. (d) Cross section of pseudostem with no brown ring.*

Foc is a genetically and pathogenically diverse fungus. Over 20 vegetative compatibility groups (VCGs) and diverse evolutionary lineages are recognized in the global populations of the pathogen [1, 39–45]. Foc can also be classified according

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banana host.

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to races depending on the group of cultivars they affected. To date, four races of Foc have been recognized [46–48].

Race 1 of Foc which was responsible for the "Gros Michel" epidemics also attack "Maqueno" (Maia Maoli-Popoulu subgroup, AAB), "Silk," "Pome" AAB, and "Pisang Awak" ABB. Race 2 of Foc is known to affect cooking bananas and plantains such as "Bluggoe" (ABB). On the other hand, race 3 of Foc is described as a pathogen of *Heliconia* spp., which is a tropical American banana relative [49]. It was also found to have minor impact on "Gros Michel" and seedlings of *M. balbisiana.* Race 3 Foc has not been reported since Waite's [49] work, and no voucher specimens of the pathogen exist. Of these, race 4 Foc is considered the most virulent group which does not only affect economically important cultivars like "Cavendish" but also race 1- and race 2-susceptible varieties [48, 50–52].

Race 4 Foc can be further divided into Tropical (TR4) and Subtropical (SR4) variants [50, 53]. Foc Subtropical race 4 (FocSR4) isolates cause infection on plants that are grown in an unconducive environment such as cool temperature, poor soil, and under stress condition. It also has an ability to infect banana plants regardless of the predisposing conditions [54]. Foc Tropical race 4 (FocTR4) cases have been reported in Taiwan, Indonesia, Malaysia, China, the Philippines, and Northern Australia [6]. The early outbreaks of FocTR4 in China and the Philippines were not taken seriously that they slowly developed into destructive and uncontrollable problems [38]. Recent outbreaks of FocTR4 in Mozambique and Jordan were claimed as the first reported FocTR4 cases outside the common Asian and Australian regions [6] (**Table 1**).


#### **5. Geographical distribution**


#### **Table 1.**

*Significant events that took place after the discovery of Fusarium wilt [8, 10, 14, 17, 18, 23–26, 55, 56].*

#### **6. Management control**

The effectiveness of *Fusarium* disease management strategies has been hampered by several limitations including extremely poor fertility of certain economically important banana varieties (e.g., "Cavendish"). This has particularly hindered the improvement efforts through conventional breeding [57]. Several approaches that have been practiced to curb the infection of *Fusarium* wilt in banana are biological control, chemical control, cultural control, physical control, quarantine, exclusion and personnel awareness, breeding programs, selection of somaclonal variants, and genetic modification via transgenic approach and mutagenesis.

#### **6.1 Biological control**

Due to the continuous spread of *Fusarium* wilt, biological control offers a commendatory disease management approach [58–61]. Diverse microbes such as *Pseudomonas fluorescens*, *Trichoderma viride*, *Bacillus* spp., *Serratia* spp., *Pseudomonas aeruginosa*, *Streptomyces violaceusniger*, *Y-Proteobacteria*, *Bacillus subtilis*, *Pseudomonas* spp*.*, and nonpathogenic *Fusarium* had been tested against *Fusarium* wilt disease in which most of the published works resulted from in vitro assays or short-term greenhouse studies [34, 59, 62–72]. Some Indian medicinal plants such as *Calotropis gigantea* L., *Centella asiatica* L., *Ocimum sanctum* L., *Piper betle* L., and *Vitex negundo* L. have also been tested in vitro as biological control against Foc. Among those, *P. betle* L. extract exhibited the highest antifungal activity against the tested plant pathogen *Foc*, followed by *V. negundo*, *C. gigantea*, *C. asiatica*, and *O. sanctum* extracts [70]. These results proved that several plant extracts exhibit antifungal activity and have potency to reduce mycelium growth under both greenhouse and field conditions [62]. Other studies reported on an application of biosynthesized silver nanoparticles to control pathogenic fungi [73]. It has also been shown that a community of *Gammaproteobacteria* is an indicator species of healthy banana plants on *Fusarium* wilt-infested and healthy fields in Nicaragua and Costa Rica [74]. These researches provide new insights on using organisms

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fungicides against *Fusarium* wilt are deemed necessary.

develop improved tolerance against the disease [83].

as bioindicators. Nevertheless, there were very few studies done on the long-term biocontrol efficacy of *Fusarium* wilt in banana [2, 75]. For example, Thangavelu and Jayanthi [76] reported the field application of a selected nonpathogenic (np) Fo isolate, Ro-3, which reduced the severity of the disease up to 89% after three rounds

On the other hand, Belgrove et al. [77] reported that neither the nonpathogenic *F. oxysporum* and *P. fluorescens* nor combinations thereof reduced the development

Nel et al. [78] reported that prochloraz and propiconazole notably inhibited mycelial growth. In the same study, it was found that the disease symptoms of *Fusarium* wilt can be controlled up to 80.6% when benomyl and the demethylationinhibiting fungicide were applied via root dip treatment. Besides, certain quaternary ammonium compounds were also reported as potent sterilants against Foc [78]. Similar to biological control, future field evaluations on the efficacy of the

Test injections of fungicides into *Fusarium* banana plants had also been performed. In a study conducted by Lakshmanan et al. [79], rhizome of cv. "Rasthali" was injected with 2% carbendazim (Bavistin 50 WP) using hypodermic syringe. The upper portion of the rhizome was exposed by removing a portion of soil, and a slope hole at angle 45° was made before it was injected with the fungicide. The method managed to reduce the disease incidence up to 13.5% at the time of harvest. In another study, Herbert and Marx [80] reported that the injection with carbendazim and several other fungicides did not manage to prevent the *Fusarium* wilt infection of banana in South Africa. In Australia, pseudostems of cv. "Williams" that were injected with 20% potassium phosphonate showed some effectiveness against Foc. However, the results were inconsistent and uncertain (Pegg,

Herbert and Marx [80] also reported another treatment against *Fusarium* wilt using soil fumigation treated with methyl bromide. However, the fumigated areas were eventually reattacked by the pathogen causing the next fruit production not

Nitrogen level in the soil may also affect the severity of *Fusarium* infection as NO3 commonly decreases the severity of the disease. In contrast, NH4 shows the opposite effect [2]. Interestingly to date, application of N fertilization in the field and its effect on *Fusarium* wilt has not been published. Nevertheless, it was reported from in vitro and hydroponic studies that high amount of NH4 managed to block the invasion of Foc via roots [81]. The causes of these contradicting results were not elaborated.

As monoculture production of susceptible cultivars is difficult in infested areas, mixed plantings have been suggested as an alternative. Mixed plantings in smallscale or subsistence agriculture, in which diverse banana cultivars are planted with different crops, often develop more moderate losses than if they had been planted in monocultures [10]. Planting of Foc-tolerant or Foc-resistant cultivars accompanied by cultural practices help to improve the disease incidence and increase the crop yield [82]. Mixed culture system involving legumes, cereals, and multipurpose trees in the banana plantation can also improve the production yield of banana and

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of treatments.

unpublished).

**6.3 Cultural control**

possible.

of *Fusarium* wilt significantly.

**6.2 Chemical control**

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as bioindicators. Nevertheless, there were very few studies done on the long-term biocontrol efficacy of *Fusarium* wilt in banana [2, 75]. For example, Thangavelu and Jayanthi [76] reported the field application of a selected nonpathogenic (np) Fo isolate, Ro-3, which reduced the severity of the disease up to 89% after three rounds of treatments.

On the other hand, Belgrove et al. [77] reported that neither the nonpathogenic *F. oxysporum* and *P. fluorescens* nor combinations thereof reduced the development of *Fusarium* wilt significantly.

#### **6.2 Chemical control**

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**Year Country Description**

2013 Oman, Jordan, and Mozambique

**6. Management control**

**Table 1.**

**6.1 Biological control**

The effectiveness of *Fusarium* disease management strategies has been hampered by several limitations including extremely poor fertility of certain economically important banana varieties (e.g., "Cavendish"). This has particularly hindered the improvement efforts through conventional breeding [57]. Several approaches that have been practiced to curb the infection of *Fusarium* wilt in banana are biological control, chemical control, cultural control, physical control, quarantine, exclusion and personnel awareness, breeding programs, selection of somaclonal variants, and genetic modification via transgenic approach and mutagenesis.

2000 Southern China Epidemic severely affected cv. "Cavendish" plantations 2002 China FocTR4 annihilated about 60,000 ha of banana plantation

2015 Pakistan and Lebanon First report of FocTR4 causing Panama disease in Cavendish

2018 Vietnam First report of *Fusarium* wilt on Cavendish bananas caused by

2018 Laos First report of FocTR4 (VCG 01213/16) associated with

2018 Israel First report of FocTR4 causing *Fusarium* wilt of Cavendish bananas in Israel

2018 Myanmar FocTR4 incidence was reported in Myanmar

2019 America Foc TR4 incidence was reported in the Americas

*Significant events that took place after the discovery of Fusarium wilt [8, 10, 14, 17, 18, 23–26, 55, 56].*

bananas in Pakistan and Lebanon

FocTR4 (VCG 01213/16) in Vietnam

Cavendish bananas in Laos

FocTR4 had spread outside the common Asia regions

Due to the continuous spread of *Fusarium* wilt, biological control offers a commendatory disease management approach [58–61]. Diverse microbes such as *Pseudomonas fluorescens*, *Trichoderma viride*, *Bacillus* spp., *Serratia* spp., *Pseudomonas aeruginosa*, *Streptomyces violaceusniger*, *Y-Proteobacteria*, *Bacillus subtilis*, *Pseudomonas* spp*.*, and nonpathogenic *Fusarium* had been tested against *Fusarium* wilt disease in which most of the published works resulted from in vitro assays or short-term greenhouse studies [34, 59, 62–72]. Some Indian medicinal plants such as *Calotropis gigantea* L., *Centella asiatica* L., *Ocimum sanctum* L., *Piper betle* L., and *Vitex negundo* L. have also been tested in vitro as biological control against Foc. Among those, *P. betle* L. extract exhibited the highest antifungal activity against the tested plant pathogen *Foc*, followed by *V. negundo*, *C. gigantea*, *C. asiatica*, and *O. sanctum* extracts [70]. These results proved that several plant extracts exhibit antifungal activity and have potency to reduce mycelium growth under both greenhouse and field conditions [62]. Other studies reported on an application of biosynthesized silver nanoparticles to control pathogenic fungi [73]. It has also been shown that a community of *Gammaproteobacteria* is an indicator species of healthy banana plants on *Fusarium* wilt-infested and healthy fields in Nicaragua and Costa Rica [74]. These researches provide new insights on using organisms

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Nel et al. [78] reported that prochloraz and propiconazole notably inhibited mycelial growth. In the same study, it was found that the disease symptoms of *Fusarium* wilt can be controlled up to 80.6% when benomyl and the demethylationinhibiting fungicide were applied via root dip treatment. Besides, certain quaternary ammonium compounds were also reported as potent sterilants against Foc [78]. Similar to biological control, future field evaluations on the efficacy of the fungicides against *Fusarium* wilt are deemed necessary.

Test injections of fungicides into *Fusarium* banana plants had also been performed. In a study conducted by Lakshmanan et al. [79], rhizome of cv. "Rasthali" was injected with 2% carbendazim (Bavistin 50 WP) using hypodermic syringe. The upper portion of the rhizome was exposed by removing a portion of soil, and a slope hole at angle 45° was made before it was injected with the fungicide. The method managed to reduce the disease incidence up to 13.5% at the time of harvest.

In another study, Herbert and Marx [80] reported that the injection with carbendazim and several other fungicides did not manage to prevent the *Fusarium* wilt infection of banana in South Africa. In Australia, pseudostems of cv. "Williams" that were injected with 20% potassium phosphonate showed some effectiveness against Foc. However, the results were inconsistent and uncertain (Pegg, unpublished).

Herbert and Marx [80] also reported another treatment against *Fusarium* wilt using soil fumigation treated with methyl bromide. However, the fumigated areas were eventually reattacked by the pathogen causing the next fruit production not possible.

Nitrogen level in the soil may also affect the severity of *Fusarium* infection as NO3 commonly decreases the severity of the disease. In contrast, NH4 shows the opposite effect [2]. Interestingly to date, application of N fertilization in the field and its effect on *Fusarium* wilt has not been published. Nevertheless, it was reported from in vitro and hydroponic studies that high amount of NH4 managed to block the invasion of Foc via roots [81]. The causes of these contradicting results were not elaborated.

#### **6.3 Cultural control**

As monoculture production of susceptible cultivars is difficult in infested areas, mixed plantings have been suggested as an alternative. Mixed plantings in smallscale or subsistence agriculture, in which diverse banana cultivars are planted with different crops, often develop more moderate losses than if they had been planted in monocultures [10]. Planting of Foc-tolerant or Foc-resistant cultivars accompanied by cultural practices help to improve the disease incidence and increase the crop yield [82]. Mixed culture system involving legumes, cereals, and multipurpose trees in the banana plantation can also improve the production yield of banana and develop improved tolerance against the disease [83].

#### **6.4 Physical control**

In Southern Mindanao, Philippines, and Indonesia, heat sterilization or solarization of the soil had been suggested [84]. Rice hulls were mounded on top of an affected mat and burned, supposedly generating sufficient heat to kill the pathogen. Herbert and Marx [80] stated that solarization reduced *Fusarium* wilt disease for one cycle only when it was combined with methyl bromide fumigation showing that the impact of solarization alone was not significant. In another study in Indonesia, a 6-month delay in symptom development was reported after 10 months of solarization [85].

In 1939, Dunlap used flood fallow (a method to eradicate soilborne pathogen by flooding the land) to rejuvenate Foc-infested soil [10]. However, flooded soil was rapidly recolonized by the pathogen and became impractical due to high cost needed especially in cost of labor and machinery. Thus, this method was stopped. In contrast, this measure had been commonly used in eliminating Moko disease pathogen, *Ralstonia solanacearum*, and the burrowing nematode, *Radopholus similis*, from infested soil [10].

#### **6.5 Quarantine, exclusion, and personnel awareness**

Foc is a recalcitrant pathogen that will remain in the soil for years. Thus, in halting the spread of Foc to non-infected areas, systematic quarantine and exclusion procedures are required. Stakeholders must also be educated on the infection cycle and effects of *Fusarium* wilt on banana production. This can be executed through regional awareness programs, personal communication with farmers, congresses, and contingency trainings. For example, such programs had been discussed and conducted in Latin America and the Caribbean by Bioversity International [86].

On personal level, each personnel working in the farm must be aware of the measures that they have to take in preventing the spread of *Fusarium* wilt. Some disinfectants have been found to be effective in sterilizing the farming tools, equipment, and footwear such as Sporekill (poly dimethyl ammonium chloride), Jik (sodium hypochlorite) and Prazin agri (polymeric biquanidine hydrochloride and quaternary ammonium compound) [78].

#### **6.6 Breeding programs**

The first banana breeding program involving crossbreeding of banana plantains for *Fusarium* wilt tolerance was initiated in Trinidad in 1922. The program focused on the process of crossing, screening, testing, selecting, and identifying promising hybrids for market release [87]. Generally, the success of banana breeding programs was hindered by a few barriers such as the diploid parents were lacking good agronomic and high-quality fruit traits. Other than that, low fertility of cultivar, genetic abnormalities in the parental lines, as well as the laborious duration taken for stable integration of disease resistance trait to take place from parents into the next generations contribute to the problems [88].

#### **6.7 Transgenic research**

Increasing number of publications on the development of transgenic bananas for *Fusarium* wilt tolerance were observed in the recent years probably driven by the release of whole genome sequencing of diploid banana DH Pahang [89] (**Table 2**).

Most of the published studies only reported the transgenic plants' performance under greenhouse condition. A field trial of transgenic "Cavendish" conducted in a Foc-infested area in Northern Territory of Australia was among the very few

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site studies published. The 3-year trial concluded that two lines of their transgenic "Cavendish" were able to resist Foc infection. One of the lines carried a disease resistance gene, RGA2 which was derived from a TR4-resistant diploid banana, while the other line overexpressed Ced9 isolated from nematode [102, 103].

Race 4 • Human lysosome was used as the donor gene

into single bud of Rasthali

protein (pflp)

cell suspension

sion of Rasthali

Rasthali

• Corm slice was used as the explant. Transformation was carried out via both particle bombardment and

duced into *Agrobacterium tumefaciens* and later transformed

*Agrobacterium-*mediated transformation. The genes of interest were Arabidopsis root-type ferredoxin gene (Atfd3) isolated from *Arabidopsis thaliana* and ferredoxin-like

• Bcl-xL, Ced-9, and Bcl-2 3' UTR genes originated from chicken, *C. elegans*, and human, respectively, were used as donor genes. The genes were integrated into the banana genome via co-cultivation of *Agrobacterium*-embryogenic

introduced into *A. tumefaciens* and later co-cultivated with embryogenic cell suspension cultures of Rasthali

Foc genes, *Fusarium* transcription factor 1 (ftf1) and velvet (vel), were constructed and expressed in banana cells via co-cultivation of *Agrobacterium*-embryogenic cell suspen-

*harzianum* was integrated into banana genome via co-cultivation of *A. tumefaciens* and embryogenic cell

Race 1 • Intron hairpin RNA-mediated expression of two important

Race 1 • Three different constructs harboring endogenous cell-death related genes (*MusaDAD1*, *MusaBAG1*, and *MusaBl1*) were prepared and introduced into *A. tumefaciens*. Transformation was performed via co-cultivation of *A. tumefaciens* culture and embryogenic cell suspension of

Race 1 • Seed defensin gene (Sm-AMP-D1) isolated from *Stellaria media* (common chickweed) acted as donor gene • Gene of interest was integrated via co-cultivation of *A. tumefaciens* and embryogenic cell suspension of Rasthali

Race 1 • Antimicrobial peptide (*Ace-AMP1*) derived from onion

• *Ace-AMP1* was cloned into pCAMBIA2301 and later

• Embryogenic cell suspension of cultivar Rasthali was developed using male floral meristems and used as explant

seeds was used as donor gene

introduced into *A. tumefaciens*

*Agrobacterium*-mediated transformation

Race 1 • β-1,3-glucanase from *Glycine max* (soybean) was intro-

Race 4 • Multiple bud clumps (MBC) were used as explants for

Race 1 • Petunia floral defensins, PhDef1, and PhDef2 were

Race 4 • Endochitinase gene chi42 isolated from *Trichoderma* 

suspension of Furenzhi banana

N/A • Chitinase and β-1,3-glucanase were transformed into tiny single meristem bud of Rasthali via co-bombardment

**Description Reference**

[90]

[91]

[92]

[93]

[94]

[95]

[96]

[97]

[98]

[99]

[100]

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**Cultivar Foc** 

Taijiao (AAA)

Rasthali (AAB)

Rasthali (AAB)

Pei Chiao (AAA) and Gros Michel (AAA)

Lady Finger

Rasthali (AAB)

Furenzhi (AA)

Rasthali (AAB)

Rasthali (AAB)

Rasthali (AAB)

Rasthali (AAB)

**isolate**

Race 1 (VCG 0124/5) *Horticultural Crops*

**6.4 Physical control**

from infested soil [10].

In Southern Mindanao, Philippines, and Indonesia, heat sterilization or solarization of the soil had been suggested [84]. Rice hulls were mounded on top of an affected mat and burned, supposedly generating sufficient heat to kill the pathogen. Herbert and Marx [80] stated that solarization reduced *Fusarium* wilt disease for one cycle only when it was combined with methyl bromide fumigation showing that the impact of solarization alone was not significant. In another study in Indonesia, a 6-month delay

In 1939, Dunlap used flood fallow (a method to eradicate soilborne pathogen by flooding the land) to rejuvenate Foc-infested soil [10]. However, flooded soil was rapidly recolonized by the pathogen and became impractical due to high cost needed especially in cost of labor and machinery. Thus, this method was stopped. In contrast, this measure had been commonly used in eliminating Moko disease pathogen, *Ralstonia solanacearum*, and the burrowing nematode, *Radopholus similis*,

Foc is a recalcitrant pathogen that will remain in the soil for years. Thus, in halting the spread of Foc to non-infected areas, systematic quarantine and exclusion procedures are required. Stakeholders must also be educated on the infection cycle and effects of *Fusarium* wilt on banana production. This can be executed through regional awareness programs, personal communication with farmers, congresses, and contingency trainings. For example, such programs had been discussed and conducted in Latin America and the Caribbean by Bioversity International [86]. On personal level, each personnel working in the farm must be aware of the measures that they have to take in preventing the spread of *Fusarium* wilt. Some disinfectants have been found to be effective in sterilizing the farming tools,

equipment, and footwear such as Sporekill (poly dimethyl ammonium chloride), Jik (sodium hypochlorite) and Prazin agri (polymeric biquanidine hydrochloride and

The first banana breeding program involving crossbreeding of banana plantains for *Fusarium* wilt tolerance was initiated in Trinidad in 1922. The program focused on the process of crossing, screening, testing, selecting, and identifying promising hybrids for market release [87]. Generally, the success of banana breeding programs was hindered by a few barriers such as the diploid parents were lacking good agronomic and high-quality fruit traits. Other than that, low fertility of cultivar, genetic abnormalities in the parental lines, as well as the laborious duration taken for stable integration of disease resistance trait to take place from parents into the

Increasing number of publications on the development of transgenic bananas for *Fusarium* wilt tolerance were observed in the recent years probably driven by the release of whole genome sequencing of diploid banana DH Pahang [89] (**Table 2**). Most of the published studies only reported the transgenic plants' performance under greenhouse condition. A field trial of transgenic "Cavendish" conducted in a Foc-infested area in Northern Territory of Australia was among the very few

in symptom development was reported after 10 months of solarization [85].

**6.5 Quarantine, exclusion, and personnel awareness**

quaternary ammonium compound) [78].

next generations contribute to the problems [88].

**6.6 Breeding programs**

**6.7 Transgenic research**

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site studies published. The 3-year trial concluded that two lines of their transgenic "Cavendish" were able to resist Foc infection. One of the lines carried a disease resistance gene, RGA2 which was derived from a TR4-resistant diploid banana, while the other line overexpressed Ced9 isolated from nematode [102, 103].



#### **Table 2.**

*Transgenic research for development of Fusarium-tolerant bananas.*

Performing field trials present several difficulties which might explain the limited number of field evaluations performed on the newly developed cultivars. Among the most apparent bottleneck is the arduous process in generating and selecting the most promising lines which involved several stages starting from laboratory, greenhouse evaluation, and lastly field assessment. One has to regenerate as many lines in the laboratory since each stage would eliminate a number of unsuccessful lines leaving with only the most performing candidates for field study. The researchers may also face difficulties in finding a suitable trial site, obtaining the regulator's approval for biosafety clearance as well as convincing the locals on the project. Based on personal communication, some plantation owners refused to cooperate because they assume that the research will harm their plants and affect the gross yield. Even when the trial has commenced, researchers may still face unexpected event that could bring the trial to a halt. For example, [102, 103] initially planned for a 5-year trial to evaluate the performance of their transgenic bananas against *Fusarium* infection. Unsuccessfully, the trial was only carried out for 3 years due to invasion of another disease.

#### **6.8 Somaclonal variation**

Somaclonal variation is defined as genetic variability undergone by tissue-cultured generated plantlets [104]. Somaclonal variation instigated by in vitro micropropagation is commonly known as tissue-induced variation [105], and it occurs as a result of strong stress experienced by the in vitro-cultured plantlets [106]. Factors that contribute to somaclonal variation had been well-reviewed over the past few decades [104, 106]. The possible causes leading to this phenomenon were observed in various plant species [107–109]. However, due to complex mechanism and high degree of variation in the results, no definite conclusion was ever made [106]. Despite all of these, Larkin and Scowcroft [106] believed that chromosomal variation plays a bigger role in generating variants among the somaclones, rather than a simple base mutation. For instance, change in ploidy level, or also known as karyotypic alteration, was among the early hypothesis posed in discussing causes of somaclonal variation at chromosomal level.

The emergence of selecting *Fusarium* wilt resistant banana clones via somaclonal variation is believed to begin in Taiwan. Initiated by Taiwan Banana Research Institute (TBRI) in 1984, the institution managed to commercialize a few resistant cultivars selected from somaclonal variants in continuous greenhouse and field trials. Starting with about 20,000 tissue-cultured cv. "Cavendish" plantlets planted in Foc-infested soil, multiple screening and selection process eliminated most of the susceptible clones displaying yellowing and wilting symptoms. Rhizomes of surviving clones were collected, trimmed, and replanted again under disease condition before six final putative resistant candidates were short-listed. Among those, GCTCV-215-1 showed the most potential and was further tested on Foc-infested plantations for its disease survivability in several places in 1990. Positive results of

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*6.9.1 Chemical mutagenesis*

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mercial variety called Tai Chiao No. 1 in 1992 [110, 111].

the first trial incited the farmers to request the Taiwanese government to officially allow the growing of GTCV-215-1 for commercial purpose, even though the variety was not yet registered at that time. With only 17.2 and 5.2% disease incidence for plantlet-originating and suckers-originating, respectively, the new variety was probably nothing but a ray of hope to the growers who have been distressed with heavy loss in production. Even in the second trial, the clone continued to exhibit consistent result with only 4.8% disease incidence in comparison with 39.1% of parental Giant Cavendish. Promising field trials armed with positive response from both local and Japanese market led to the registration of GCTCV-215-1 as a com-

Tai Chiao No. 1, however, was inferior to the parental Giant Cavendish in certain areas. The variety had weaker defense against wind/typhoon due to its taller and slender stature besides lower fruit bunch production and longer maturation period [110, 112]. Another study concerning somaclonal variation was carried out in Malaysia using micropropagated plantlets of "Rastali" cultivar. In the first round of trial conducted in 1994, micropropagated cv. "Rastali" showed 51% survival rate after being planted on Foc-infested soil for about 12 months. Nevertheless, a number of these plants developed split pseudostem, which is one of the Foc symptoms. Plants showing vigorous growth and did not produce split pseudostem were further selected, micropropagated, and tested again in 1996. The second trial produced promising results proving that the selected cv. "Rastali" exhibited high tolerance against *Fusarium* infection. The selected clone was later named as "Mutiara" following two successful harvests in a Foc-infested plantation [113]. Somaclonal variation approach was also used in screening *Fusarium*-resistant clones of other varieties

Regardless of its simplicity and feasibility, selecting a resistant clone from somaclonal variants posed several disadvantages [110]. Since it is a completely random process, a huge number of samples are required for screening. Uncontrollable frequency of successful clone and occurrence of epigenetic and off-type variants are also associated with somaclonal variation. It is commonly known that by gaining a desired trait, the plant might be losing some others. This was also demonstrated in banana [112]. Hwang and Tang [111] observed some poorer traits in resistant somaclone that included longer maturation period, lower fruit production, as well

Induced mutation is another way of generating genetic variability in banana genomes. Working in a more efficient manner than spontaneous mutation, induced mutation happens at a higher frequency than the former [114]. Mutation breeding will increase the chances of genetic alteration by annulling the dominant allele and thus reviving the recessive allele [114]. Similar to somaclonal variation, induced mutation procedures required a large number of samples which at one time was the limiting factor to the execution of this technique [115]. To date, studies have employed two methods of mutagenizing genes, which are chemical and physical

In general, very few studies on the development of Foc-resistant banana through mutagenesis had been reported. Even though ethyl methanesulfonate (EMS) is one of the most common chemical mutagens used in studies involving plants [116–119], Bhagwat and Duncan [120] tested other two mutagens which were sodium azide

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such as Novaria and Berangan [113].

as reduced fruit quality.

**6.9 Induced mutation**

*Horticultural Crops*

Nangka (AAB)

**Table 2.**

**Cultivar Foc** 

**isolate**

*Transgenic research for development of Fusarium-tolerant bananas.*

Performing field trials present several difficulties which might explain the limited number of field evaluations performed on the newly developed cultivars. Among the most apparent bottleneck is the arduous process in generating and selecting the most promising lines which involved several stages starting from laboratory, greenhouse evaluation, and lastly field assessment. One has to regenerate as many lines in the laboratory since each stage would eliminate a number of unsuccessful lines leaving with only the most performing candidates for field study. The researchers may also face difficulties in finding a suitable trial site, obtaining the regulator's approval for biosafety clearance as well as convincing the locals on the project. Based on personal communication, some plantation owners refused to cooperate because they assume that the research will harm their plants and affect the gross yield. Even when the trial has commenced, researchers may still face unexpected event that could bring the trial to a halt. For example, [102, 103] initially planned for a 5-year trial to evaluate the performance of their transgenic bananas against *Fusarium* infection. Unsuccessfully, the trial was only carried out

Race 4 • Thaumatin-like protein (tlp) gene derived from *Oryza sativa* (rice) was used as donor gene

bodies of cultivar Nangka

• Particle bombardment was performed on cauliflower-like

**Description Reference**

[101]

Somaclonal variation is defined as genetic variability undergone by tissue-cultured generated plantlets [104]. Somaclonal variation instigated by in vitro micropropagation is commonly known as tissue-induced variation [105], and it occurs as a result of strong stress experienced by the in vitro-cultured plantlets [106]. Factors that contribute to somaclonal variation had been well-reviewed over the past few decades [104, 106]. The possible causes leading to this phenomenon were observed in various plant species [107–109]. However, due to complex mechanism and high degree of variation in the results, no definite conclusion was ever made [106]. Despite all of these, Larkin and Scowcroft [106] believed that chromosomal variation plays a bigger role in generating variants among the somaclones, rather than a simple base mutation. For instance, change in ploidy level, or also known as karyotypic alteration, was among the early hypothesis posed in discussing causes of

The emergence of selecting *Fusarium* wilt resistant banana clones via somaclonal

variation is believed to begin in Taiwan. Initiated by Taiwan Banana Research Institute (TBRI) in 1984, the institution managed to commercialize a few resistant cultivars selected from somaclonal variants in continuous greenhouse and field trials. Starting with about 20,000 tissue-cultured cv. "Cavendish" plantlets planted in Foc-infested soil, multiple screening and selection process eliminated most of the susceptible clones displaying yellowing and wilting symptoms. Rhizomes of surviving clones were collected, trimmed, and replanted again under disease condition before six final putative resistant candidates were short-listed. Among those, GCTCV-215-1 showed the most potential and was further tested on Foc-infested plantations for its disease survivability in several places in 1990. Positive results of

for 3 years due to invasion of another disease.

somaclonal variation at chromosomal level.

**6.8 Somaclonal variation**

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the first trial incited the farmers to request the Taiwanese government to officially allow the growing of GTCV-215-1 for commercial purpose, even though the variety was not yet registered at that time. With only 17.2 and 5.2% disease incidence for plantlet-originating and suckers-originating, respectively, the new variety was probably nothing but a ray of hope to the growers who have been distressed with heavy loss in production. Even in the second trial, the clone continued to exhibit consistent result with only 4.8% disease incidence in comparison with 39.1% of parental Giant Cavendish. Promising field trials armed with positive response from both local and Japanese market led to the registration of GCTCV-215-1 as a commercial variety called Tai Chiao No. 1 in 1992 [110, 111].

Tai Chiao No. 1, however, was inferior to the parental Giant Cavendish in certain areas. The variety had weaker defense against wind/typhoon due to its taller and slender stature besides lower fruit bunch production and longer maturation period [110, 112]. Another study concerning somaclonal variation was carried out in Malaysia using micropropagated plantlets of "Rastali" cultivar. In the first round of trial conducted in 1994, micropropagated cv. "Rastali" showed 51% survival rate after being planted on Foc-infested soil for about 12 months. Nevertheless, a number of these plants developed split pseudostem, which is one of the Foc symptoms. Plants showing vigorous growth and did not produce split pseudostem were further selected, micropropagated, and tested again in 1996. The second trial produced promising results proving that the selected cv. "Rastali" exhibited high tolerance against *Fusarium* infection. The selected clone was later named as "Mutiara" following two successful harvests in a Foc-infested plantation [113]. Somaclonal variation approach was also used in screening *Fusarium*-resistant clones of other varieties such as Novaria and Berangan [113].

Regardless of its simplicity and feasibility, selecting a resistant clone from somaclonal variants posed several disadvantages [110]. Since it is a completely random process, a huge number of samples are required for screening. Uncontrollable frequency of successful clone and occurrence of epigenetic and off-type variants are also associated with somaclonal variation. It is commonly known that by gaining a desired trait, the plant might be losing some others. This was also demonstrated in banana [112]. Hwang and Tang [111] observed some poorer traits in resistant somaclone that included longer maturation period, lower fruit production, as well as reduced fruit quality.

#### **6.9 Induced mutation**

Induced mutation is another way of generating genetic variability in banana genomes. Working in a more efficient manner than spontaneous mutation, induced mutation happens at a higher frequency than the former [114]. Mutation breeding will increase the chances of genetic alteration by annulling the dominant allele and thus reviving the recessive allele [114]. Similar to somaclonal variation, induced mutation procedures required a large number of samples which at one time was the limiting factor to the execution of this technique [115]. To date, studies have employed two methods of mutagenizing genes, which are chemical and physical mutagenesis.

#### *6.9.1 Chemical mutagenesis*

In general, very few studies on the development of Foc-resistant banana through mutagenesis had been reported. Even though ethyl methanesulfonate (EMS) is one of the most common chemical mutagens used in studies involving plants [116–119], Bhagwat and Duncan [120] tested other two mutagens which were sodium azide

(NaN3) and diethyl sulfate (DES). They recommended three different dosage treatments depending on the type of mutagens used. The recommended treatments for NaN3, DES, and EMS were 30 min/2.3 mM, 60 min/20 mM, and 30 min/200 mM, respectively. When planted in greenhouse, 95.5% of the micropropagated clones showed infection symptoms and were eradicated. A total of 48 plants proceeded into field evaluation. There were 20, 9, and 19 plants coming from NaN3, DES, and EMS treatment, respectively [120].

#### *6.9.2 Physical mutagenesis*

In vitro mutation can also be instigated by physical means such as gamma rays [116, 121–128]. Gamma rays are preferred due to their high penetration and high energy characteristics. Secondary radioactivity does not occur in gamma irradiation, and this makes the latter as a better choice over other physical mutagens like neutron [129]. Parameters used to measure radiation sensitivity and postirradiation recovery include survival rate, propagation, shoot height, and fresh weight which are all expressed as percentage of the control [130]. References [121, 130] used the same source of gamma irradiation, which was 60Co, but with different experimental methodologies. According to Roux and Wingfield [130] irradiated seven banana clones of dissimilar ploidy level and genomic institution (Calcutta4 (AA), Kamaramasenge (AB), Tani (BB), Grande Naine (AAA), Williams (AAA), Three Hand Planty (AAB), and Cachaco (ABB)) with 10 doses of 60Co ranging from 10 to 100 Gy at a dose rate of 44 Gy/min. The optimal dosage for diploid cultivars Calcutta4 (AA) and Tani (BB) was in the same range, which was 10–20 Gy of gamma irradiation. However, there were two different optimal dosages recommended for triploid clones. Triploid Cachaco (ABB) required the highest range of optimal dosage, which was 40–50 Gy, while triploids Three Hand Planty (AAB), Grande Naine (AAA), Williams (AAA), and Kamaramasenge (AB) were best treated with a lower dosage treatment of 30–40 Gy. Even though Kamaramasenge is a diploid, the cultivar has more triploid-like characteristics [130]. From the results, it was evident that lower dosage treatment was preferred as it could minimize the chromosome distortion and other harmful outcomes. Bhagwat and Duncan [121] in their experiment irradiated three different explants of Highgate cultivar with 60Co gamma rays. All three types of explants, Type I dissected apices, Type II 4-week-old cultured apices, and Type III in vitro-cultured corms, were treated with different dose rates, which were 101.82, 177.37, and 256.8 rads/min, respectively. All explants were inoculated twice with *Fo* suspension, uprooted and re-cultured. The plants were observed for disease symptoms. Symptomless plants were chosen and replanted. Another examination was carried out 4 weeks later, and those with no infection symptoms were regarded as resistant to *Fusarium* wilt. Twenty clones were chosen for field evaluation but no further observation was reported.

#### **7. Future strategies and opportunities**

A comprehensive understanding on the roles of molecules in a cell is essential in driving the efforts for crop improvements. By taking advantage of systems biology approach, omics technologies extend the knowledge on complex interactions between genes, proteins, and metabolites of a particular species [131]. In short, omics technologies provide deeper insight on the modifications happening in an organism instigated by both internal and external factors. This may include changes in genetics, nutritional condition, and environment of an organism [132]. In association with the study of bioinformatics, different areas that are steered by

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omics technologies include genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics,

Genomics, which refer to the study and analysis on gene sequences of a species, assist researchers in specifying their genes of interest for the development of plants with improved agricultural traits. With the first banana genome sequence of a double haploid *M. acuminata* spp. *malaccensis* published in 2012 [89], endogenous gene modification approaches including gene editing technologies started to emerge. A review done by Dale et al. [103] had listed a few ongoing researches on genetically modified bananas especially on "Cavendish" banana in response to FocTR4. In addition, new technologies are being invented including RNA interference (RNAi) and gene editing tools such as CRISPR-Cas for the production of bananas with improved disease resistance, better fruit yields, and higher nutritional values. However, genomics only provide general information of the genes in a particular species [131]. In contrast, transcriptomics data reveal the expression patterns of those genes under different conditions such as biotic and abiotic stresses [131]. Current trends on transcriptomic approaches include microarrays and the next-generation sequencing (NGS) [133]. Another option suggested by [134] is the RNA-Seq on transcriptome sequencing which had been adapted by [135]. Guo et al. [135] studied about the transcriptome analysis between Foc1 and Foc4 at 48 hour postinoculation on banana variety "Brazil." It was believed that the gene contents and transcriptional regulations between Foc1 and Foc4 will contribute toward improving the banana's resistance against *Fusarium* wilt in the future [135].

Another branch of omics that has been explored is the study on proteins known

as proteomics. Genomics and transcriptomics analysis generate a lot of useful data. However, the approaches do not explicitly reflect the protein expression patterns. This may be due to mRNA lifetime and the presence of non-translated RNAs [133]. Translated proteins may experience posttranslational modifications (PTMs) which are one of the limitations in genomics and transcriptomics approaches [133]. Thus, proteomics take over the task to underpin the roles of a protein [136] by analyzing the alterations that took place within the cells via protein pathways. Two-dimensional electrophoresis (2-DE) and mass spectroscopy (MS) [137] are among the approaches used widely in proteomics. Particularly for Foc, [138] performed proteomic analysis by using isobaric tags for relative and absolute quantitation (i-TRAQ )-based comparative proteomic approach on conidial germination of FocTR4. Upregulated proteins identified in the ergosterol biosynthesis pathway will

be useful targets in designing an effective fungicide to tackle FocTR4 [138].

system biology, metabolomics approach is still not widely used [133].

By providing enormous genetic information to the researches, current technologies help to escalate the crop improvement studies. However, development of new cultivars also comes with extensive phenotypic evaluations [142]. Moreover,

Metabolomics studies involve chemical processes that link the genotypes and phenotypes [131]. This is because alteration in both transcriptome and proteome will result in changes in metabolome as metabolome is the final downstream product of gene transcription [139]. Compared to other omics, metabolomics analysis is more complicated despite having the least domains (about 5000 metabolites) as metabolome involves varied biological components [140]. In addition, metabolic profiling presents an instantaneous picture on the current activities happening in the cell which aid in greater understanding on the mode of action of pesticide [131]. Mass spectrometry (MS) and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) analyses used in metabolic profiling reveal more about the metabolite regulations and changes in response to different environmental conditions. The MS approach had been adapted by Li et al. [141] to study the metabolic changes, transcriptional regulation, and signaling compounds during early stage of FocTR4 infection. Despite its importance in

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and phenomics [133].

*Horticultural Crops*

EMS treatment, respectively [120].

*6.9.2 Physical mutagenesis*

(NaN3) and diethyl sulfate (DES). They recommended three different dosage treatments depending on the type of mutagens used. The recommended treatments for NaN3, DES, and EMS were 30 min/2.3 mM, 60 min/20 mM, and 30 min/200 mM, respectively. When planted in greenhouse, 95.5% of the micropropagated clones showed infection symptoms and were eradicated. A total of 48 plants proceeded into field evaluation. There were 20, 9, and 19 plants coming from NaN3, DES, and

In vitro mutation can also be instigated by physical means such as gamma rays [116, 121–128]. Gamma rays are preferred due to their high penetration and high energy characteristics. Secondary radioactivity does not occur in gamma irradiation, and this makes the latter as a better choice over other physical mutagens like neutron [129]. Parameters used to measure radiation sensitivity and postirradiation recovery include survival rate, propagation, shoot height, and fresh weight which are all expressed as percentage of the control [130]. References [121, 130] used the same source of gamma irradiation, which was 60Co, but with different experimental methodologies. According to Roux and Wingfield [130] irradiated seven banana clones of dissimilar ploidy level and genomic institution (Calcutta4 (AA), Kamaramasenge (AB), Tani (BB), Grande Naine (AAA), Williams (AAA), Three Hand Planty (AAB), and Cachaco (ABB)) with 10 doses of 60Co ranging from 10 to 100 Gy at a dose rate of 44 Gy/min. The optimal dosage for diploid cultivars Calcutta4 (AA) and Tani (BB) was in the same range, which was 10–20 Gy of gamma irradiation. However, there were two different optimal dosages recommended for triploid clones. Triploid Cachaco (ABB) required the highest range of optimal dosage, which was 40–50 Gy, while triploids Three Hand Planty (AAB), Grande Naine (AAA), Williams (AAA), and Kamaramasenge (AB) were best treated with a lower dosage treatment of 30–40 Gy. Even though Kamaramasenge is a diploid, the cultivar has more triploid-like characteristics [130]. From the results, it was evident that lower dosage treatment was preferred as it could minimize the chromosome distortion and other harmful outcomes. Bhagwat and Duncan [121] in their experiment irradiated three different explants of Highgate cultivar with 60Co gamma rays. All three types of explants, Type I dissected apices, Type II 4-week-old cultured apices, and Type III in vitro-cultured corms, were treated with different dose rates, which were 101.82, 177.37, and 256.8 rads/min, respectively. All explants were inoculated twice with *Fo* suspension, uprooted and re-cultured. The plants were observed for disease symptoms. Symptomless plants were chosen and replanted. Another examination was carried out 4 weeks later, and those with no infection symptoms were regarded as resistant to *Fusarium* wilt. Twenty clones were

chosen for field evaluation but no further observation was reported.

A comprehensive understanding on the roles of molecules in a cell is essential in driving the efforts for crop improvements. By taking advantage of systems biology approach, omics technologies extend the knowledge on complex interactions between genes, proteins, and metabolites of a particular species [131]. In short, omics technologies provide deeper insight on the modifications happening in an organism instigated by both internal and external factors. This may include changes in genetics, nutritional condition, and environment of an organism [132]. In association with the study of bioinformatics, different areas that are steered by

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omics technologies include genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and phenomics [133].

Genomics, which refer to the study and analysis on gene sequences of a species, assist researchers in specifying their genes of interest for the development of plants with improved agricultural traits. With the first banana genome sequence of a double haploid *M. acuminata* spp. *malaccensis* published in 2012 [89], endogenous gene modification approaches including gene editing technologies started to emerge. A review done by Dale et al. [103] had listed a few ongoing researches on genetically modified bananas especially on "Cavendish" banana in response to FocTR4. In addition, new technologies are being invented including RNA interference (RNAi) and gene editing tools such as CRISPR-Cas for the production of bananas with improved disease resistance, better fruit yields, and higher nutritional values. However, genomics only provide general information of the genes in a particular species [131]. In contrast, transcriptomics data reveal the expression patterns of those genes under different conditions such as biotic and abiotic stresses [131]. Current trends on transcriptomic approaches include microarrays and the next-generation sequencing (NGS) [133]. Another option suggested by [134] is the RNA-Seq on transcriptome sequencing which had been adapted by [135]. Guo et al. [135] studied about the transcriptome analysis between Foc1 and Foc4 at 48 hour postinoculation on banana variety "Brazil." It was believed that the gene contents and transcriptional regulations between Foc1 and Foc4 will contribute toward improving the banana's resistance against *Fusarium* wilt in the future [135].

Another branch of omics that has been explored is the study on proteins known as proteomics. Genomics and transcriptomics analysis generate a lot of useful data. However, the approaches do not explicitly reflect the protein expression patterns. This may be due to mRNA lifetime and the presence of non-translated RNAs [133]. Translated proteins may experience posttranslational modifications (PTMs) which are one of the limitations in genomics and transcriptomics approaches [133]. Thus, proteomics take over the task to underpin the roles of a protein [136] by analyzing the alterations that took place within the cells via protein pathways. Two-dimensional electrophoresis (2-DE) and mass spectroscopy (MS) [137] are among the approaches used widely in proteomics. Particularly for Foc, [138] performed proteomic analysis by using isobaric tags for relative and absolute quantitation (i-TRAQ )-based comparative proteomic approach on conidial germination of FocTR4. Upregulated proteins identified in the ergosterol biosynthesis pathway will be useful targets in designing an effective fungicide to tackle FocTR4 [138].

Metabolomics studies involve chemical processes that link the genotypes and phenotypes [131]. This is because alteration in both transcriptome and proteome will result in changes in metabolome as metabolome is the final downstream product of gene transcription [139]. Compared to other omics, metabolomics analysis is more complicated despite having the least domains (about 5000 metabolites) as metabolome involves varied biological components [140]. In addition, metabolic profiling presents an instantaneous picture on the current activities happening in the cell which aid in greater understanding on the mode of action of pesticide [131]. Mass spectrometry (MS) and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) analyses used in metabolic profiling reveal more about the metabolite regulations and changes in response to different environmental conditions. The MS approach had been adapted by Li et al. [141] to study the metabolic changes, transcriptional regulation, and signaling compounds during early stage of FocTR4 infection. Despite its importance in system biology, metabolomics approach is still not widely used [133].

By providing enormous genetic information to the researches, current technologies help to escalate the crop improvement studies. However, development of new cultivars also comes with extensive phenotypic evaluations [142]. Moreover,

association of genotype to phenotype established in model systems might be deceitful [143]. In addressing this issue, plant phenomics approaches provide a noninvasive technology to study traits such as growth, performance, and composition of plants [142]. Ideally, it is hoped that the link between genotype and phenotype can eventually be described.

Unlike genotyping analysis with DNA-based molecular markers, which have been widely applied in breeding strategies, sensor-based, automated, or semiautomated phenotyping is currently underway causing delay in the plant assessment study [143]. In the study of plant pathology, several examples of sensor-based phenomics approaches include chlorophyll fluorescence imaging (CFI), multi- and hyperspectral imaging, infrared thermography (IRT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) [142]. Phenomics techniques may aid in unraveling the causes of a certain plant disease as well as allowing early detection of disease-related changes in plants [142].

Omics strategies indeed provide us with gigantic amounts of data. However, the data must be validated to minimize the possibility of getting false-positive results which may affect the whole study [140]. Moving forward, it is expected that the combination between omics technology and plant breeding will generate a huge impact on crop improvement [144]. From the review done by Zhang et al. [145], multi-"omics" analyses will be the next level of omics approaches as it is able to provide more discrete and testable biological hypotheses from a large scale of high-throughput datasets. With integrated approaches, a more complex process at different levels can be analyzed, resulting in new insights to produce a more resistant species [145].

#### **8. Conclusions**

Fighting the spread of *Fusarium* wilt is a race against time. Once an area is invaded by Foc, it is almost impossible to use the area again for growing bananas. Thus, preventing the spread of *Fusarium* infection is very critical in ensuring the continuity of banana production as well as securing the nutritional supply to the consumers. In curbing the epidemics, knowledge on the etiology of *Fusarium* wilt and its infection process must be provided to the farmers and plant breeders. In addition to the current management strategies, various recent technologies introduced may shed some light into the production of *Fusarium*-resistant banana varieties thus finally putting a stop to this longstanding threat.

#### **Acknowledgements**

This work was supported by Putra Grant (Inisiatif Putra Muda) (GP-IPM/2019/9672100) financed by Universiti Putra Malaysia and Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) (FRGS/1/2019/STG05/UPM/02/8) financed by the Ministry of Education Malaysia.

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and Nadiya Akmal Baharum<sup>2</sup>

, Chu-Nie Tang2

Technology, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

provided the original work is properly cited.

\*

\*Address all correspondence to: nadiya\_baharum@upm.edu.my

1 Institute of Bioscience, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia

2 Faculty of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia

3 Health Sciences Division, Abu Dhabi Women's College, Higher Colleges of

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, Noor Baity Saidi1,2, Kok-Song Lai2,3

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*DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.89469*

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eventually be described.

plants [142].

tant species [145].

**8. Conclusions**

**Acknowledgements**

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association of genotype to phenotype established in model systems might be deceitful [143]. In addressing this issue, plant phenomics approaches provide a noninvasive technology to study traits such as growth, performance, and composition of plants [142]. Ideally, it is hoped that the link between genotype and phenotype can

Unlike genotyping analysis with DNA-based molecular markers, which have been widely applied in breeding strategies, sensor-based, automated, or semiautomated phenotyping is currently underway causing delay in the plant assessment study [143]. In the study of plant pathology, several examples of sensor-based phenomics approaches include chlorophyll fluorescence imaging (CFI), multi- and hyperspectral imaging, infrared thermography (IRT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) [142]. Phenomics techniques may aid in unraveling the causes of a certain plant disease as well as allowing early detection of disease-related changes in

Omics strategies indeed provide us with gigantic amounts of data. However, the data must be validated to minimize the possibility of getting false-positive results which may affect the whole study [140]. Moving forward, it is expected that the combination between omics technology and plant breeding will generate a huge impact on crop improvement [144]. From the review done by Zhang et al. [145], multi-"omics" analyses will be the next level of omics approaches as it is able to provide more discrete and testable biological hypotheses from a large scale of high-throughput datasets. With integrated approaches, a more complex process at different levels can be analyzed, resulting in new insights to produce a more resis-

Fighting the spread of *Fusarium* wilt is a race against time. Once an area is invaded by Foc, it is almost impossible to use the area again for growing bananas. Thus, preventing the spread of *Fusarium* infection is very critical in ensuring the continuity of banana production as well as securing the nutritional supply to the consumers. In curbing the epidemics, knowledge on the etiology of *Fusarium* wilt and its infection process must be provided to the farmers and plant breeders. In addition to the current management strategies, various recent technologies introduced may shed some light into the production of *Fusarium*-resistant banana

varieties thus finally putting a stop to this longstanding threat.

The authors declare that no conflict of interest exists.

This work was supported by Putra Grant (Inisiatif Putra Muda)

(GP-IPM/2019/9672100) financed by Universiti Putra Malaysia and Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) (FRGS/1/2019/STG05/UPM/02/8) financed by the

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Fatin Nadiah Jamil1 , Chu-Nie Tang2 , Noor Baity Saidi1,2, Kok-Song Lai2,3 and Nadiya Akmal Baharum<sup>2</sup> \*

1 Institute of Bioscience, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia

2 Faculty of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia

3 Health Sciences Division, Abu Dhabi Women's College, Higher Colleges of Technology, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

\*Address all correspondence to: nadiya\_baharum@upm.edu.my

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**Abstract**

**1. Introduction**

Fungicides

*Muhammad Ibrahim Khaskheli*

Mango Diseases: Impact of

Mango, *Mangifera indica* L., is known to be the king of all fruits due to its delicious taste, marvelous fragrance, and beautiful appearance. However, several infectious diseases caused by many phytopathogens are deteriorating mango quality and quantity. Mango tree and fruit have been affected by about 83 diseases reported worldwide, and in Pakistan, 27 diseases are recognized as more important. Disease control always remains a challenge for the farmers to get optimum production especially due to pesticide resistance. Resistance to fungicide in current days is a major threat to plant disease management. In many cases, plant pathogen resistance could develop naturally; thus, several newly developed chemistries of fungicides remain at high risk. However, research toward an increase of resistance and delay in disease development has been undertaken. Existing fungicide chemistry, sometimes, renamed with new trade name does not satisfy the farmer to apply such fungicides for disease management. However, chemical fungicides are believed to be a significant way to control fungal pathogens or sometimes to inhibit and prevent the development of pathogens. However, due to pathogen resistance development, it is hard to manage plant diseases. Therefore, the impacts of such fungicide man-

agement in some important mango diseases are discussed in this chapter.

**Keywords:** mango diseases, cause, management, fungicides, resistance development

Mango, *Mangifera indica* L., the king of all fruits, belongs to the family Anacardiaceae and order Sapindales [1]. Generally, it is grown in tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia [2]. The native home of mango is considered as India to Burma (Myanmar) or maybe from the Malay region. Since the sixteenth century, it traveled to other parts of the world [3]. Mango was introduced from India to other countries of the tropical and subtropical world mainly by the Muslim missionaries, Spanish voyagers, and Portuguese [4–6]. The great Mughal Emperors, especially Akbar, made the preliminary contribution by establishing the Lakh Bagh through the selection and subsequent cloning. In other reports, mango seed traveling begin around 300 or 400 AD from Asia to the Middle East, East Africa, and South America [7, 8]. Some mango growers believed that Malaysian region is the original home of mango, due to a maximum number of species grown over there, whereas the recorded numbers of grown species are about 20. However, in Eastern India and Burma, the cultivation of mango reported in history is certainly for more than 4000 years [9–11]. The highest number of mango species takes place

#### **Chapter 8**

*Horticultural Crops*

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10.1576/toag.13.3.189.27672

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tplants.2011.09.005

Phytopathology. 2016;**107**(1):6-17. DOI: 10.1094/PHYTO-02-16-0082-RVW

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