‘Banana-geddon’ – the disease threatening the humble Cavendish | The World | ABC NEWS

One of the most common banana varieties, the Cavendish, is facing the prospect of being wiped out by disease. But it’s not all doom and gloom – scientists are working to prevent its demise by introducing genetically modified, disease-resistant bananas to the market. Agricultural scientist James Dale gave his insights into what’s being called ‘banana-geddon’.

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