The banana industry’s struggle with Fusarium wilt is not new ... the crisis is not just about a fruit. It’s a reminder of the vulnerabilities in modern agriculture and the importance of ...

The story of banana vulnerability isn’t new. In the mid-20th century, Gros Michel bananas dominated global markets until Fusarium wilt ... future of this beloved fruit. Note: Materials provided ...

The successful field trial marks a significant breakthrough in the fight against Fusarium wilt. By focusing on parental improvement through mutation breeding, the Joint FAO/IAEA Centre is developing a ...

Bananas are being infected by a disease called Fusarium wilt of banana (FWB), caused by a fungal ... are not the only existing variety of the fruit, but because of their popularity, they are ...

Cavendish bananas are under threat from a fungus that has wiped out other varieties. The island of Tenerife may have the ...

KOCHI: In this age of rapid urbanisation — with its penchant for change and a shift from the past — it takes a village to nurture and protect a prized heritage.

Some customers reportedly spotted shortages of the fruit in M&S ... cases of plant diseases such as Fusarium TR4. “All these have had a disastrous effect on banana production, making supply ...