Crop diseases
Banana Diseases
Disease names frequently listed for Banana varieties. Prefer resistant cultivars and cultural prevention where possible.
Diseases mentioned for this crop
- Anthracnose 7 mentions
- Powdery Mildew 5 mentions
- Leaf Spot 5 mentions
- Root Rot 4 mentions
- Black Sigatoka 4 mentions
- Panama Disease 4 mentions
- Bacterial Wilt 3 mentions
- Bacterial Black Spot 2 mentions
- Pink Disease 2 mentions
- Bacterial Spot 2 mentions
- Mosaic Virus 2 mentions
- Crown Rot 2 mentions
- Root Rot In Poorly Drained Soils 2 mentions
- Bacterial Leaf Spot 1 mentions
- Pepper Mild Mottle Virus 1 mentions
- Root Rot (Overwatering 1 mentions
- Phytophthora Fruit Rot 1 mentions
- Leaf Blight 1 mentions
- Lethal Yellowing 1 mentions
- Bud Rot 1 mentions
- Trunk Rot 1 mentions
- Rhizome Rot 1 mentions
- Fusarium Yellows 1 mentions
- Avocado Scab 1 mentions
- Banana Bunchy Top Virus 1 mentions
- Blossom End Rot 1 mentions
- Heart Rot 1 mentions
- Black Rot 1 mentions
- Wilt Disease 1 mentions
- Algal Spot 1 mentions
- Canker 1 mentions
- Papaya Ringspot Virus 1 mentions
- Black Spot 1 mentions
- Canker (In Humid Conditions 1 mentions
Resistance notes from varieties
- Susceptible to anthracnose and powdery mildew
- Good resistance to tobacco mosaic virus
- Generally resistant, good drainage prevents root issues
- Generally disease resistant, good air circulation prevents fungal issues
- Generally healthy but susceptible to root rot and leaf blight in humid conditions
- Good disease resistance, avoid bacterial spot
- Moderate resistance to Panama disease, susceptible to black sigatoka
- Generally disease resistant but susceptible to lethal yellowing
FAQ: diseases of Banana
What diseases affect Banana?
Cultivar notes commonly mention Anthracnose, Powdery Mildew, Leaf Spot, Root Rot, Black Sigatoka, Panama Disease, Bacterial Wilt, Bacterial Black Spot, Pink Disease, Bacterial Spot, Mosaic Virus, Crown Rot. Choose resistant varieties where available and improve airflow / drainage to reduce risk.
Lists are aggregated from cultivar notes, not a lab diagnosis. Confirm with local extension before treating.