Genetic diversity of Ralstonia solanacearum phylotype II sequevar 4 strains associated with Moko disease of banana (Musa spp.) in Peninsular Malaysia

• Main Authors: Mohamed Zulperi, Dzarifah, Sijam, Kamaruzaman, Mior Ahmad, Zainal Abidin, Awang, Yahya, Ismail, Siti Izera, Asib, Norhayu, Mohd Hata, Erneeza
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Springer 2016
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/16106/1/Genetic%20diversity%20of%20Ralstonia%20solanacearum%20phylotype%20II%20sequevar%204%20strains%20associated%20with%20Moko%20disease%20of%20banana%20%28Musa%20spp.%29%20in%20Peninsular%20Malaysia.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/16106/; http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs10658-015-0764-y

Moko disease caused by Ralstonia solanacearum (R. solanacearum) is a major disease affecting banana (Musa spp.) production. Although local reports suggested that this disease is widespread in Malaysia, molecular characterization of R. solanacearum strains associated with Moko disease in this country...