Biology, Diversity, Detection and Management of <i>Fusarium oxysporum</i> f. sp. <i>niveum</i> Causing Vascular Wilt Disease of Watermelon (<i>Citrullus lanatus</i>): A Review
2021
Muhammad Ziaur Rahman | Khairulmazmi Ahmad | Abdulaziz Bashir Kutawa | Yasmeen Siddiqui | Norsazilawati Saad | Tan Geok Hun | Erneeza Mohd Hata | Md Imam Hossain
<i>Fusarium oxysporum</i> f. sp. <i>niveum</i> (Fon) is the causative agent of <i>Fusarium</i> wilt disease of watermelon; it is the most serious soil-borne pathogen around the globe. The yield loss is around 30–80% or even more, and is presently a major hindrance to watermelon cultivation worldwide. Initially, the infected watermelon plant shows symptoms like loss of turgor pressure of the leaves and vines that can be recovered at night. The progress of the disease in contaminated transplants turns into dull green to yellow and finally necrotic. When the fungus continues to colonize the xylem vessel, it usually forms more tyloses, finally limiting water movement and causing wilt. The correct identification of the pathogen is necessary for proper disease control. As such, the selection of a molecular marker could serve as an effective means of screening the pathogen. Additionally, different methods have also been reported for the identification of Fon. Therefore, this review focused on the comprehensive description of the biology, diversity, detection, aggressiveness, mycotoxin production, and eco-friendly management strategies of the Fusarium wilt disease of watermelon.
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