Scientific breakthrough could save the banana from extinction

The banana could be saved from extinction after scientists made a key breakthrough in the battle against a fungus that threatens to wipe out the fruit. Panama Disease is a fungal infection, also known ... Read More

'Banana apocalypse' could be averted thanks to genetic breakthrough - Yahoo

Researchers have made a breakthrough in the race to save the world's bananas from a devastating disease that could wipe them out, according to a new study. The bananas we eat, called Cavendish ... Read More

Bananas are at risk of extinction, but scientists have a plan

A fungus that can infect over 100 different plants is devastating the popular fruit. By Laura Baisas Published Aug 16, 2024 8:53 AM EDT Deposit Photos Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 ... Read More

Scarce-Banana Scare—But don’t kiss that banana good-bye yet

Headlines have been blaring that the banana will be extinct within 10 years but crop specialists say that’s not likely. The furor has called attention, however, to a problem of worldwide banana ... Read More

The world's most popular banana faces extinction but scientists' new ...

The Yelloway One resembles bananas you might see in a grocery store, but it's anything but. It's the world's first edible banana resistant to two diseases that are decimating the fruit worldwide ... Read More

Yes! We have no bananas: Why the song may come true again - BBC

The wild banana that might save the world's banana crop may itself go extinct, ... BBC News. Share Save. Ralimanana. The Madagascan banana: Could this save the world's banana crop? Read More