Xanthomonas campestris pv. musacearum spread within banana plants after tool use

Incomplete systemic movement of Xanthomonas campestris pv. musacearum and the occurrence of latent infections in xanthomonas wilt-infected banana mats.

This paper contributes to our understanding of the epidemiology of Xanthomonas wilt disease. It is envisaged to improve the understanding of the current trends of the disease and to help in fine tuning the current disease control options.