Methods for controlling fusarium wilt of banana plants
AssigneeMustGrow Biologics Corp.
InventorsColin BLETSKY, Corey GIASSON, Todd LAHTI, David MAENZ
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Abstract
Provided are methods for controlling Fusarium wilt of banana plants. The methods involve applying a glucosinolate, glucosinolate hydrolysate, isothiocyanate or thiocyanate containing composition to the growth medium of a banana plant.
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A method for controlling Fusarium wilt of a banana plant belonging to the Cavendish cultivar group, the method comprising applying a fungicidally effective amount of a composition comprising glucosinolate, a glucosinolate hydrolysate, isothiocyanate or thiocyanate to the banana plant or growth medium of the banana plant, wherein the Fusarium wilt is caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense (Foc) Tropical race 4 (TR4).
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A kit or commercial package for controlling Fusarium wilt of a banana plant belonging to the Cavendish cultivar group comprising:
- (a) a composition comprising glucosinolate, a glucosinolate hydrolysate, thiocyanate or isothiocyanate;
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- (b) instructions for application of a fungicidally effective amount of the composition to the banana plant or growth medium of the banana plant to thereby control Fusarium wilt of a banana plant,
- wherein the Fusarium wilt is caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense (Foc) Tropical race 4 (TR4).
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