Antifungal potential of Melaleuca alternifolia against fungal pathogen Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense Tropical Race 4

• Main Authors: Paramalingam, Pavitra, Baharum, Nadiya Akmal, Abdullah, Janna Ong, Hong, Jeum Kyu, Saidi, Noor Baity
• Format: Article
• Published: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2023
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/109374/; https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/28/11/4456
• Institution: Universiti Putra Malaysia

Fusarium wilt of bananas caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense Tropical Race 4 (Foc TR4) poses the most serious threat to banana production globally. The disease has been managed using chemical fungicides, yet the control levels are still unsatisfactory. This study investigated the antifungal...