Cylindrocarpon musae explained

Cylindrocarpon musae is a fungal plant pathogen that causes root rot in banana.

Infection

Infection is aided by pre-existing infection: Secondary infection by C. musae is easier after primary infection by nematodes.[1]

Notes and References

  1. 2009 . 1 . 47 . . 313–332 . Roland . Maurice . Perry . Moens . . 0066-4286 . Migratory Plant Endoparasitic Nematodes: A Group Rich in Contrasts and Divergence . 10.1146/annurev-phyto-080508-081846 .