Evaluation of Mchare and Matooke Bananas for Resistance to f. sp. Race 1.

Fusarium wilt, caused by the soil-borne fungus f. sp. (Foc) race 1, is a major disease of bananas in East Africa.

Distribution of species causing Sigatoka leaf diseases of banana in Uganda and Tanzania.

Sigatoka leaf diseases are a major constraint to banana production. A survey was conducted in Tanzania and Uganda to assess the distribution of species and severity of Sigatoka leaf diseases. species were identified using species-specific primers.