Bananas might be close to extinction

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.

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henry

its very intresting how we are able to modify fruits.

Cameron

Oh no! I love bananas.

Namish

i love bananas i have them for breakfast

Spurtle

I LOVE BANANAS WHY ARE THEY GETTING RID OF THEM!

Ihavenoname

But it said the most popular… which means the most…….right?

blablabla

which kind of banana do you like?

Lachlan

I LOVE BANANAS i did not know there are more then 1 types of BANANAS

lane

I’m so sad

hemma

PLEASE SAVE OUR FAVE FRUIT !!!! WE WOULD MISS THEM TO MUCH!!!!!!!

hemma

I also didn’t know that there was more than one type of banana!?

shade

BUT I LIKE THEM SO MUCH

Logan Mckay

I love bananas

blake

i love bannas

kenzie

oh nooo bananas are so yummy I’m gonna miss them

lily

oh no I love bananas

lily matthews

no bananas are my favourite!

lily

I love bananas

Arjunn

awww I love bananas on my weet bix I’m gonna miss them

Belle

Aww I love bananas especially on pancakes!!!
What are we going to do without them!!!!!!!!

banana is sigma

I like banana so much.

fletcher

NOOO THEY CANT BEEEE!!!!!

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