According to industry submissions, the pathogen can persist in soil for decades, and no chemical treatment is currently available to eliminate it.
The scale and international reach of China’s tropical fruit trade are substantial.
Commercial blueberry farming often requires investment in protected structures, climate management systems, and specialized irrigation infrastructure.
“Fusarium is a lethal disease; if left unchecked, it can wipe out the entire banana industry,” Castro warns.
Therefore, Uzbek onions remain the most affordable across the entire post-Soviet space.