Conquering the banana killers
BANACXIN, a game-changing 2-in-1 vaccine to combat Fusarium Tropical Race 4 (TR4) and Sigatoka, deadly fungal diseases threatening banana cultivation worldwide.
For overseas consumers
For Indian consumers
Banana killer refers to two deadly diseases that affect banana plants:
Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cubense Tropical Race 4 (TR4)
A fungal disease that enters banana plants through the roots, clogging their vascular system and ultimately leading to plant death. This poses a major risk to popular banana varieties like the Cavendish and Indian varieties such as Yelakki.
Sigatoka
A fungal disease caused by Mycosphaerella fijiensis and Pseudocercospora fijiensis, is a highly destructive foliar disease that globally impacts the banana industry. It leads to significant economic losses by reducing leaf surface area, compromising fruit quality, and decreasing shelf life.
Why it Really Matters
Protecting our banana industry: Why it matters
The threat of Fusarium Wilt Disease (TR4) poses a significant risk to the global banana industry, which sustains millions of people worldwide. With over 400 banana varieties cultivated globally, and the Cavendish banana alone accounting for 47% of production, the impact of TR4 on supply chains is substantial. In 2022, global banana exports reached a staggering 19.6 million metric tons (as per FAO.org), further highlighting the urgency of addressing this destructive disease.
India, being one of the largest banana producers with an annual output of 27 million tons, is particularly susceptible to TR4’s widespread impact. In some states, where vulnerable cultivars are extensively grown, disease severity has escalated to alarming levels of 80-90%.
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Turkey: Perishables -
UAE: Perishables, Non-perishables -
GCC: Perishables, Non-perishables -
South America: Perishables, Non-perishables -
South Africa: Perishables, Non-perishables -
East Africa: Perishables, Non-perishables -
India: Perishables, Non-perishables, Dairy (B2B), Cattle Feed -
China: Perishables, Non-perishables -
Vietnam: Perishables -
East Africa: Perishables, Non-perishables -
Qatar: Perishables, Non-perishables -
Thailand: Perishables -
Philippines: Perishables, Non-perishables
Source: Frontiers in Plant Science (frontiersin.org)
Genome Sequence/Type
- R1, R2
- TR4
- Israel
- Jordan
- Lebanon
- Oman
- Pakistan
- R1, R2, TR4
- Australia (Northern Territory & Queensland)
- China (Guangdong, Hainan, Guangxi, Fujian & Yunnan)
- India (Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh & Gujarat)
- Indonesia (Java, Sumatra, Sulawesi, Halmahera, Kalimantan & New Guinea)
- Laos
- Malaysia
- Mozambique
- Myanmar
- Taiwan
- The Philippines (island of Mindanao)
- Vietnam
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Detecting and Managing Fusarium Tropical Race 4 (TR4)
To effectively combat Fusarium Wilt, it's essential to stay vigilant and recognize the symptoms. Here's what you should watch out for:
Internal Symptoms
Vascular discoloration, yellow to black from roots, spreads to the rhizome and pseudo stem
External Symptoms
Wilting and yellowing of older leaves and, gradual drying up and falling off all leaves.
Other Symptoms
Splitting of the stem base and new leaves with wrinkling, and distortion. Infected suckers asymptomatic contributing to disease spread.
The fruit does not exhibit specific symptoms of Fusarium Wilt.
To effectively combat Fusarium Wilt, it's essential to stay vigilant and recognize the symptoms. Here's what you should watch out for:
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Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cubense Tropical Race 4 (TR4) infected banana plantation.
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Sigatoka infected banana plantation.
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3 doses of banacXin applied across different life stages of a banana plant
The Innoterra Difference
Unveiling the power of banacXin, a 2-in-1 vaccine from Innoterra and it's advantages over conventuonal chemical fungicides.
Innoterra's 2-in-1 vaccine, banacXin
- Organic, eco-friendly, and safe for humans and the environment
- Does not contribute to pathogen resistance
- Promotes plant growth and yield
- Versatile proprietary applications
- Effectively tackles both Foc TR4 and Sigatoka
Convention Chemical Fungicide
- Chemical-based and potentially harmful to the environment, humans, and plants in the long term
- Can lead to pathogen resistance
- No positive impact on plant growth and yield
- Limited to surface application, ineffective against soil pathogens
- Ineffective against Fusarium TR4 and Sigatoka
- Requires frequent application
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Effect of before and after application of banacXin, the 2-in-1 vaccine from Innoterra
Before Infested fields and plants
After banacXin treatment
After banacXin
treatment
Join the Fight Against Fusarium Wilt (TR4) and Sigatoka Disease
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