Prepare to say a sad goodbye to the most popular type of banana – the Cavendish. Scientists are sounding the alarm, warning that this beloved fruit could be on the verge of extinction due to a disease outbreak.
The culprit behind this crisis is a deadly fungal infection known as Panama disease (Fusarium wilt) tropical race 4. It’s a banana disease that starts in the plant’s roots and spreads throughout, ultimately leading to its death.
This issue first emerged in Taiwan in 1989 but has since spread to various countries, including Australia, India, China, the Middle East, and Africa. Even South America recently saw an outbreak.
Nearly half of all bananas humans consume belong to the Cavendish variety, so this crisis could be catastrophic for the global banana market.
Though experts believe they have about a decade before the crisis becomes drastic, they’re actively working on solutions. One approach involves genetically modifying bananas to make them resistant to the disease.
its very intresting how we are able to modify fruits.
Oh no! I love bananas.
i love bananas i have them for breakfast
I LOVE BANANAS WHY ARE THEY GETTING RID OF THEM!
But it said the most popular… which means the most…….right?
which kind of banana do you like?
I LOVE BANANAS i did not know there are more then 1 types of BANANAS
I’m so sad
PLEASE SAVE OUR FAVE FRUIT !!!! WE WOULD MISS THEM TO MUCH!!!!!!!
I also didn’t know that there was more than one type of banana!?
BUT I LIKE THEM SO MUCH
I love bananas
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oh nooo bananas are so yummy I’m gonna miss them
oh no I love bananas
no bananas are my favourite!
I love bananas
awww I love bananas on my weet bix I’m gonna miss them
Aww I love bananas especially on pancakes!!!
What are we going to do without them!!!!!!!!
I like banana so much.
NOOO THEY CANT BEEEE!!!!!
OK to be honest I only like bananas in smoothies but still SAVE THE BANANAS!!!!!!!