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Stellenbosch University: Stellenbosch, ZA

2018-01-01 to present | Head Technical Officer (Plant Pathology)
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Diane Mostert

Stellenbosch University: Matieland, Western Cape, ZA

2014-06-30 to 2017-12-31 | Postdoctoral Fellow (Plant Pathology)
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Diane Mostert

Education and qualifications (2)

University of Stellenbosch: Matieland, Western Cape, ZA

2009-01-01 to 2014-06-30 | Phd(Agric) (Plant Pathology)
Education
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Diane Mostert

Stellenbosch University: Matieland, Western Cape, ZA

2004-01-28 to 2008-12-08 | BscAgric(Plant Pahology and Genetics) (Plant Pathology)
Education
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Diane Mostert

Funding (5)

Developing a point-of-care diagnostic system for the banana Fusarium wilt fungus as a prototype for invasive pathogen detection in Africa

2022-01 to 2024-12 | Grant
NRF (Pretoria, Gauteng, ZA)
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Diane Mostert

The effect of root exudates and microbial diversity on banana Fusarium wilt

2019-01 to 2021-12 | Grant
National Research Foundation (Pretoria, ZA)
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TTK180416321501

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Diane Mostert

The effect of banana root exudates on Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense and other root rhizosphere organisms

2018-05 to 2018-08 | Award
The World Academy of Sciences (Trieste, IT)
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Diane Mostert

Comparative and functional genomics of Fusarium oxsyporum f. sp. cubense

2014-06 to 2017-03 | Award
National Research Foundation (Pretoria, ZA)
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Diane Mostert

Diversity and evolution of Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cubense in Asia

2009-01 to 2013-12 | Award
National Research Foundation (Pretoria, ZA)
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Diane Mostert

Works (30)

A combined recombinase polymerase amplification CRISPR/Cas12a assay for detection of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense tropical race 4

Scientific reports
2025 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85217272251

Part of ISSN: 20452322
Contributors: Matthews, M.C.; van der Linden, J.; Robène, I.; Rozsasi, S.; Coetzee, B.; Campa, M.; Burger, J.; Akwuruoha, U.N.; Madufor, N.J.; Perold, W. et al.
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Diane Mostert via Scopus - Elsevier

Virulence of banana wilt-causing fungal pathogen Fusarium oxysporum tropical race 4 is mediated by nitric oxide biosynthesis and accessory genes

Nature Microbiology
2024 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85201374743

Part of ISSN: 20585276
Contributors: Zhang, Y.; Liu, S.; Mostert, D.; Yu, H.; Zhuo, M.; Li, G.; Zuo, C.; Haridas, S.; Webster, K.; Li, M. et al.
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Diane Mostert via Scopus - Elsevier

Accessory genes in tropical race 4 contributed to the recent resurgence of the devastating disease of Fusarium wilt of banana

Research Square
2023 | Other
EID:

2-s2.0-85171155628

Contributors: Ma, L.-J.; Zhang, Y.; Li, C.; Liu, S.; Liu, C.; Mostert, D.; Yu, H.; Haridas, S.; Webster, K.; Li, M. et al.
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Diane Mostert via Scopus - Elsevier

First Report of Fusarium Wilt of Cavendish Bananas Caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense Tropical Race 4 in the Grande Comoros Island

Plant Disease
2023 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85181819847

Part of ISSN: 19437692 01912917
Contributors: Mmadi, M.; Azali, H.A.; Mostert, D.; Robène, I.; Viljoen, A.
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Diane Mostert via Scopus - Elsevier

First Report of Fusarium Wilt of Cavendish Bananas Caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense Tropical Race 4 in Venezuela

Plant Disease
2023 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85171428588

Part of ISSN: 19437692 01912917
Contributors: Herrera, R.M.; Hernández, Y.; Magdama, F.; Mostert, D.; Bothma, S.; Salgado, E.M.P.; Terán, D.; González, E.; Angulo, R.; Angel, L. et al.
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Diane Mostert via Scopus - Elsevier

Genetic Mapping, Candidate Gene Identification and Marker Validation for Host Plant Resistance to the Race 4 of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense Using Musa acuminata ssp. malaccensis

Pathogens
2023 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85163742868

Part of ISSN: 20760817
Contributors: Chen, A.; Sun, J.; Viljoen, A.; Mostert, D.; Xie, Y.; Mangila, L.; Bothma, S.; Lyons, R.; Hřibová, E.; Christelová, P. et al.
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Diane Mostert via Scopus - Elsevier
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A Polyphasic Approach Reveals Novel Genotypes and Updates the Genetic Structure of the Banana Fusarium Wilt Pathogen

Microorganisms
2022 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85123345615

Part of ISSN: 20762607
Contributors: Mostert, D.; Wicker, E.; de Jager, M.M.; Al Kaabi, S.M.; O’neill, W.T.; Perry, S.; Li, C.; Ganyun, Y.; Pegg, K.G.; Mostert, L. et al.
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Diane Mostert via Scopus - Elsevier
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FocECM33, a GPI-anchored protein, regulates vegetative growth and virulence in Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense tropical race 4

Fungal Biology
2022 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85122455854

Part of ISSN: 18786146
Contributors: Huang, H.; Zhang, X.; Zhang, Y.; Yi, G.; Xie, J.; Viljoen, A.; Wang, W.; Mostert, D.; Fu, G.; Peng, C. et al.
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Diane Mostert via Scopus - Elsevier

Geographical Distribution and Genetic Diversity of the Banana Fusarium Wilt Fungus in Laos and Vietnam

Journal of Fungi
2022 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85122332776

Part of ISSN: 2309608X
Contributors: Chittarath, K.; Nguyen, C.H.; Bailey, W.C.; Zheng, S.-J.; Mostert, D.; Viljoen, A.; Tazuba, A.F.; Ocimati, W.; Kearsley, E.; Chi, T.Y. et al.
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Diane Mostert via Scopus - Elsevier
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Genetic diversity and mating type distribution of Pseudocercospora fijiensis on banana in Uganda and Tanzania

Phytopathology
2021 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85105254030

Part of ISSN: 19437684 0031949X
Contributors: Kimunye, J.N.; Muzhinji, N.; Mostert, D.; Viljoen, A.; Bester-Van der Merwe, A.E.; Mahuku, G.
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Diane Mostert via Scopus - Elsevier

Phylogenomic analysis of a 55.1-kb 19-gene dataset resolves a monophyletic fusarium that includes the fusarium solani species complex

Phytopathology
2021 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85118612459

Part of ISSN: 19437684 0031949X
Contributors: Geiser, D.M.; Al-Hatmi, A.M.S.; Aoki, T.; Arie, T.; Balmas, V.; Barnes, I.; Bergstrom, G.C.; Bhattacharyya, M.K.; Blomquist, C.L.; Bowden, R.L. et al.
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Diane Mostert via Scopus - Elsevier

The m35 metalloprotease effector focm35_1 is required for full virulence of fusarium oxysporum f. Sp. cubense tropical race 4

Pathogens
2021 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85107961769

Part of ISSN: 20760817
Contributors: Zhang, X.; Huang, H.; Wu, B.; Xie, J.; Viljoen, A.; Wang, W.; Mostert, D.; Xie, Y.; Fu, G.; Xiang, D. et al.
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Diane Mostert via Scopus - Elsevier
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The survival and treatment of fusarium oxysporum f. Sp. cubense in water

Journal of Fungi
2021 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85115999365

Part of ISSN: 2309608X
Contributors: Ullah, S.; Mostert, D.; Serfontein, K.; Viljoen, A.
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Diane Mostert via Scopus - Elsevier
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Erratum to: Fusaric acid instigates the invasion of banana by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense TR4 (New Phytologist, (2020), 225, (913-929), 10.1111/nph.16193)

New Phytologist
2020 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85087700195

Part of ISSN: 14698137 0028646X
Contributors: Liu, S.; Li, J.; Zhang, Y.; Liu, N.; Viljoen, A.; Mostert, D.; Zuo, C.; Hu, C.; Bi, F.; Gao, H. et al.
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Diane Mostert via Scopus - Elsevier

Evaluation of mchare and matooke bananas for resistance to fusarium oxysporum f. Sp. cubense race 1

Plants
2020 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85089829889

Part of ISSN: 22237747
Contributors: Ndayihanzamaso, P.; Mostert, D.; Matthews, M.C.; Mahuku, G.; Jomanga, K.; Mpanda, H.J.; Mduma, H.; Brown, A.; Uwimana, B.; Swennen, R. et al.
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Diane Mostert via Scopus - Elsevier
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Occurrence and spread of the banana fungus Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense TR4 in Mozambique

South African Journal of Science
2020 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85097660734

Part of ISSN: 19967489
Contributors: Viljoen, A.; Mostert, D.; Chiconela, T.; Beukes, I.; Fraser, C.; Dwyer, J.; Murray, H.; Amisse, J.; Matabuana, E.L.; Tazan, G. et al.
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Diane Mostert via Scopus - Elsevier

First report of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense tropical race 4 (TR4) causing banana wilt in the Island of Mayotte

Plant Disease
2020-08-05 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0191-2917
Part of ISSN: 1943-7692
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Diane Mostert
grade
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The development of a multiplex PCR assay for the detection of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense lineage VI strains in East and Central Africa

European Journal of Plant Pathology
2020-08-02 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0929-1873
Part of ISSN: 1573-8469
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Diane Mostert
grade
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Quantitative detection of economically important Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense strains in Africa in plants, soil and water

PLOS ONE
2020-07-20 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1932-6203
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Diane Mostert
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Fusaric acid instigates the invasion of banana by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense TR 4

New Phytologist
2020-01 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0028-646X
Part of ISSN: 1469-8137
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Diane Mostert
grade
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First detection of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense tropical race 4 (TR4) on Cavendish banana in India

European Journal of Plant Pathology
2019-07 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0929-1873
Part of ISSN: 1573-8469
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Diane Mostert
grade
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Genetic Diversity of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense in East and Central Africa

Plant Disease
2018-03 | Journal article
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Diane Mostert
grade
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First Report of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense Tropical Race 4 (VCG 01213/16) Associated with Cavendish Bananas in Laos

Plant Disease
2018-02 | Journal article
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Diane Mostert
grade
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First Report of Fusarium Wilt on Cavendish Bananas, Caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense Tropical Race 4 (VCG 01213/16), in Vietnam

Plant Disease
2018-02 | Journal article
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Diane Mostert
grade
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Banana Diseases and Pests Field Guide for Diagnostics and Data Collection Improvement of banana for smallholder farmers in the Great Lakes Region of Africa Improvement of banana for smallholder farmers in the Great Lakes Region of Africa

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Diane Mostert

Development of a hydrolysis probe-based real-time assay for the detection of tropical strains of Fusarium oxysporum f. Sp. Cubense race 4

PLoS ONE
2017 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85012217318

Part of ISSN: 19326203
Contributors: Aguayo, J.; Mostert, D.; Fourrier-Jeandel, C.; Cerf-Wendling, I.; Hostachy, B.; Viljoen, A.; Ioos, R.
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Diane Mostert via Scopus - Elsevier
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The distribution and host range of the banana Fusarium wilt fungus, Fusarium oxysporum F. Sp. Cubense, in Asia

PLoS ONE
2017 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85025095447

Part of ISSN: 19326203
Contributors: Mostert, D.; Molina, A.B.; Daniells, J.; Fourie, G.; Hermanto, C.; Chao, C.-P.; Fabregar, E.; Sinohin, V.G.; Masdek, N.; Thangavelu, R. et al.
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Diane Mostert via Scopus - Elsevier
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Diversity and Distribution of the Banana Wilt Pathogen Fusarium oxysporum F. Sp. cubense in China

Fungal Genomics & Biology
2013 | Journal article
Contributors: Mostert G Zuo CW
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Molecular identification of two vegetative compatibility groups of fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cepae

Phytopathology
2012 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-84856635888

Part of ISSN: 0031949X
Contributors: Southwood, M.J.; Viljoen, A.; Mostert, G.; McLeod, A.
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Diane Mostert via Scopus - Elsevier
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Genetic Mapping, Candidate Gene Identification and Marker Validation for Host Plant Resistance to the Race 4 of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense using Musa acuminata ssp. malaccensis

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