Vietnam

The evolving threat of Fusarium Wilt TR4 to small-scale mixed cultivar banana production in the Red River Basin of Northern Vietnam

While Pisang Awak, an important local variety, is known to be susceptible to both Fusarium wilt (Foc) Race 1 and TR4, recent field observations suggest a limited susceptibility of Pisang Awak to Foc TR4 in mixed cultivar plantation settings. Local farmers similarly reported observing reduced susceptibility, with several having already replanted TR4-affected Cavendish fields with Pisang Awak as part of their disease management strategy.