Current Progress in Microbial Biocontrol of Banana Fusarium Wilt: A Systematic Review

Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense (Foc) poses a significant threat to global banana production. This systematic review updates current knowledge on the efficacy of various antagonistic microorganisms in controlling Foc, considering the recent spread of this disease to new regions. The studies were s...

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Autores principales: Solórzano Acosta, Richard Andi, Ramírez Maguiña, Héctor Andrés, Johnson Pozo, Luis Fernando, Ureta Sierra, Cledy, Cruz Luiz, Juancarlos Alejandro
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Acceso en línea:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12955/2682
https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy15030619
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author Solórzano Acosta, Richard Andi
Ramírez Maguiña, Héctor Andrés
Johnson Pozo, Luis Fernando
Ureta Sierra, Cledy
Cruz Luiz, Juancarlos Alejandro
author_browse Cruz Luiz, Juancarlos Alejandro
Johnson Pozo, Luis Fernando
Ramírez Maguiña, Héctor Andrés
Solórzano Acosta, Richard Andi
Ureta Sierra, Cledy
author_facet Solórzano Acosta, Richard Andi
Ramírez Maguiña, Héctor Andrés
Johnson Pozo, Luis Fernando
Ureta Sierra, Cledy
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author_sort Solórzano Acosta, Richard Andi
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description Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense (Foc) poses a significant threat to global banana production. This systematic review updates current knowledge on the efficacy of various antagonistic microorganisms in controlling Foc, considering the recent spread of this disease to new regions. The studies were systematically analyzed, focusing on methodologies, results, and conclusions to provide a comprehensive overview of current research and its practical implications. A total of 118 studies were reviewed, covering the use of antagonistic microorganisms such as Trichoderma spp., Bacillus spp., Streptomyces spp., and Pseudomonas spp., both in pure cultures and in consortia. Most studies focused on controlling Foc TR4 in Cavendish subgroup bananas and originated from Asia. Microbial consortia demonstrated a higher control percentage with lower variability, particularly in genera such as Pseudomonas. In contrast, pure cultures were more commonly used for Streptomyces. The choice between consortia and pure cultures depends on the genus and the experimental context, as each approach has distinct advantages. Although the reviewed studies were generally of high quality, long-term research is still lacking. Antagonistic microorganisms represent a promising alternative for Foc control, although their efficacy depends on the specific strain and environmental conditions. It has been observed that inoculating these microorganisms onto seedlings before transplantation or in combination with organic matter enhances their effectiveness. Localized testing and formulation optimization are recommended to improve their application as preventive and suppressive tools in soil against infections. The review highlights a vast diversity of microbial agents with high efficacy rates, various modes of action, and additional benefits for plant development beyond Foc biocontrol. Furthermore, some studies achieved 100% control at the plant level under controlled conditions. These findings demonstrate that biological control is a viable alternative for integrated Foc management. Future research should prioritize new approaches that facilitate the widespread adoption of these methodologies, including microbial formulation, field application, and integration with other control methods.
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spelling INIA26822025-03-24T05:08:35Z Current Progress in Microbial Biocontrol of Banana Fusarium Wilt: A Systematic Review Solórzano Acosta, Richard Andi Ramírez Maguiña, Héctor Andrés Johnson Pozo, Luis Fernando Ureta Sierra, Cledy Cruz Luiz, Juancarlos Alejandro Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense Fusarium wilt of banana antagonist microorganisms https://purl.org/pe-repo/ocde/ford#4.04.01 Marchitez por Fusarium; Banano; Control biológico; Microorganismos antagónicos Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense (Foc) poses a significant threat to global banana production. This systematic review updates current knowledge on the efficacy of various antagonistic microorganisms in controlling Foc, considering the recent spread of this disease to new regions. The studies were systematically analyzed, focusing on methodologies, results, and conclusions to provide a comprehensive overview of current research and its practical implications. A total of 118 studies were reviewed, covering the use of antagonistic microorganisms such as Trichoderma spp., Bacillus spp., Streptomyces spp., and Pseudomonas spp., both in pure cultures and in consortia. Most studies focused on controlling Foc TR4 in Cavendish subgroup bananas and originated from Asia. Microbial consortia demonstrated a higher control percentage with lower variability, particularly in genera such as Pseudomonas. In contrast, pure cultures were more commonly used for Streptomyces. The choice between consortia and pure cultures depends on the genus and the experimental context, as each approach has distinct advantages. Although the reviewed studies were generally of high quality, long-term research is still lacking. Antagonistic microorganisms represent a promising alternative for Foc control, although their efficacy depends on the specific strain and environmental conditions. It has been observed that inoculating these microorganisms onto seedlings before transplantation or in combination with organic matter enhances their effectiveness. Localized testing and formulation optimization are recommended to improve their application as preventive and suppressive tools in soil against infections. The review highlights a vast diversity of microbial agents with high efficacy rates, various modes of action, and additional benefits for plant development beyond Foc biocontrol. Furthermore, some studies achieved 100% control at the plant level under controlled conditions. These findings demonstrate that biological control is a viable alternative for integrated Foc management. Future research should prioritize new approaches that facilitate the widespread adoption of these methodologies, including microbial formulation, field application, and integration with other control methods. This Systematic Review was funded by the INIA project "Mejoramiento de los servicios de investigación y transferencia tecnológica en el manejo y recuperación de suelos agrícolas degradados y aguas para riego en la pequeña y mediana agricultura en los departamentos de Lima, Áncash, San Martín, Cajamarca, Lambayeque, Junín, Ayacucho, Arequipa, Puno y Ucayali" CUI 2487112. 2025-03-24T05:08:35Z 2025-03-24T05:08:35Z 2025-02-28 info:eu-repo/semantics/article Solórzano, R.; Ramírez Maguiña, H.A.; Johnson, L.; Ureta Sierra, C.; Cruz, J. Current Progress in Microbial Biocontrol of Banana Fusarium Wilt: A Systematic Review. Agronomy 2025, 15, 619. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy15030619 http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12955/2682 https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy15030619 eng Agronomy info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ application/pdf application/pdf MDPI CH Instituto Nacional de Innovación Agraria Repositorio Institucional - INIA
spellingShingle Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense
Fusarium wilt of banana
antagonist microorganisms
https://purl.org/pe-repo/ocde/ford#4.04.01
Marchitez por Fusarium; Banano; Control biológico; Microorganismos antagónicos
Solórzano Acosta, Richard Andi
Ramírez Maguiña, Héctor Andrés
Johnson Pozo, Luis Fernando
Ureta Sierra, Cledy
Cruz Luiz, Juancarlos Alejandro
Current Progress in Microbial Biocontrol of Banana Fusarium Wilt: A Systematic Review
title Current Progress in Microbial Biocontrol of Banana Fusarium Wilt: A Systematic Review
title_full Current Progress in Microbial Biocontrol of Banana Fusarium Wilt: A Systematic Review
title_fullStr Current Progress in Microbial Biocontrol of Banana Fusarium Wilt: A Systematic Review
title_full_unstemmed Current Progress in Microbial Biocontrol of Banana Fusarium Wilt: A Systematic Review
title_short Current Progress in Microbial Biocontrol of Banana Fusarium Wilt: A Systematic Review
title_sort current progress in microbial biocontrol of banana fusarium wilt a systematic review
topic Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense
Fusarium wilt of banana
antagonist microorganisms
https://purl.org/pe-repo/ocde/ford#4.04.01
Marchitez por Fusarium; Banano; Control biológico; Microorganismos antagónicos
url http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12955/2682
https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy15030619
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