Major leaf spot diseases of banana - overview of leaf spot diseases and their impact

This video provides an overview of major leaf spot diseases that impact banana production throughout the world. If left unmanaged, they can have a significant impact on both yield and production costs. Yellow Sigatoka leaf spot is endemic to Australia’s banana-producing regions and is managed by commercial farms to limit its impact. However, two more virulent leaf spot diseases pose a significant risk if introduced to Australia. To reduce the impact of a future incursion, it’s important for anyone working in the Australian banana industry to be aware of the different leaf spot diseases, be vigilant in surveillance, and immediately report any suspect diseased plants to Biosecurity Queensland on 13 25 23.
This video has been produced as part of the National Banana Development and Extension Program (BA19004), funded by Hort Innovation, using the banana research and development levies and contributions from the Australian Government.
Hort Innovation is the grower-owned, not-for-profit research and development corporation for Australian horticulture. The Queensland Government has also co-funded the project through the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries.