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Can scientists save one of the world's favourite bananas?

Roland Pease

August 26, 2018 |

BBC |

Radio |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: Australia, Queensland

The Cavendish banana is the preferred banana worldwide thanks to its size and being seedless. It's this latter trait, however, that has made it susceptible to disease. Currently under attack by a deadly fungus, one scientists has high hopes that genetics can help locate resistance genes and help save the fruit.

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