Present and future action against Fusarium wilt of tropical musaceae, race 4
Hybrid Event, 04/10/2023
Live Broadcast
Background
Hundreds of thousands of families in Latin America and the Caribbean depend on the banana and plantain agroindustry for their livelihoods, which are an important part of their food security. These crops are also important to the economies of many countries in the region, which produces 25% of the world's bananas and plantains and generates 60% of banana shipments to world markets.
Fusarium wilt race 4 tropical (FocR4T) is one of the most devastating pests of musaceae. Since its registration in Colombia in mid-2019 and subsequently in Peru in 2021, the likelihood of introduction in other countries in the region has increased.
In this context, this webinar is organized to address the need to strengthen the capacity of countries to deal with this serious threat.
This webinar will provide an update on the current status of Fusarium wilt of Musaceae, tropical race 4. The event will cover several topics, including: soil biodiversity as an ally to combat pests and diseases; the importance of risk analysis; response plans, protocols and procedures; and the new biosecurity standard for FocR4T.
The event will also feature the Community of Practice on Fusarium in Musaceae which aims to foster knowledge dissemination, information sharing and collaboration among professionals; disseminate information on events and other related opportunities; and support countries to develop regional and national action plans, increasing their capacities, as well as to raise awareness and disseminate information among farming communities.
Attendees
It is expected that there will be a wide participation of professionals from the agricultural sector from countries in the Latin American and Caribbean region, as well as different actors from research institutes, members of the fusarium community of practice, producer associations and regional or global networks.
Presentations | Panelists |
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Presentation of the Community of Practice | Javiera Suárez Specialist on sustainable production, FAO |
Soil biodiversity: an ally to fight diseases and pests in Musaceae | Martha Bolaños Soil Management-Conservation Expert, AGROSAVIA |
Importance of risk analysis (steps) | Nancy Villegas Jiménez Regional Risk Analysis Coordinator, OIRSA |
Response plans, protocols and procedures | Martin Rosales Head of Phytosanitary Vigilance and Campaigns of the Plant Health and Seed Directorate, IPSA |
New biosafety standard for FocR4T | Leonardo Ferrer Technical Key Account Manager Colombia and Panama,GLOBALG.A.P. |
Documents
Interesting links
- Join the Community of Practice on Fusarium on Musaceae
- Diagnostic survey (planning 2024)
- FAO addressed fusarium wilt threat to banana crops in Latin America and the Caribbean
Related Documents
- Estrategia y Plan de Acción Regional para la Prevención, Preparación, Detección, Respuesta y Recuperación de América Latina y el Caribe a la Marchitez por Fusarium de las Musáceas Raza 4 Tropical.
- Guía para importar a Colombia germoplasma y material de propagación de plátano y banano en el marco de la emergencia sanitaria por Foc R4T en Colombia.
- Agenda para la prevención y el manejo de brotes de la raza 4 tropical de Fusarium (R4T) en el cultivo de musáceas en América Latina y el Caribe (ALC).
- The Advance of Fusarium Wilt Tropical Race 4 in Musaceae of Latin America and the Caribbean: Current Situation
- Fusarium Wilt of Banana: Current Knowledge on Epidemiology and Research Needs Toward Sustainable Disease Management.
Contact
Contact
Technical assistant for sustainable production project and soil management