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Fungus Threatening to Wipe Out Most Common Banana
Posted on 10/26/23 at 7:01 am
Posted on 10/26/23 at 7:01 am
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The future of the most popular type of banana could be in question, thanks to a fungal disease that experts say could send them into extinction.
The disease, called Panama Disease, infects the banana tree's roots and kills it by disabling its ability to absorb water, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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Posted on 10/26/23 at 7:02 am to Aubie Spr96
Ever 5 or so years this story is pushed out again. I have been hearing about this since 1980s.
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This post was edited on 10/26/23 at 7:06 am
Posted on 10/26/23 at 7:04 am to Aubie Spr96
Little known fact:
Discussion of the characteristics of this fungus was the genesis of the Van Halen song “Panama”.
That’s why Noriega surrendered.
Discussion of the characteristics of this fungus was the genesis of the Van Halen song “Panama”.
That’s why Noriega surrendered.
Posted on 10/26/23 at 7:08 am to Aubie Spr96
I grow some of the Gros St Michel variety. It was the one grown commercially before the present day Cavendish. The one that “banana “ flavor is patterned after.
Posted on 10/26/23 at 7:09 am to winkchance
Oh Noes!!!!!...
Posted on 10/26/23 at 7:11 am to Aubie Spr96
Posted on 10/26/23 at 7:15 am to winkchance
Well I mean it’s still an on going issue. It’s not like it’s hypothetical fear mongering. Something similar already happened, and it’s been on a knife’s edge for a repeat.
The problem is that the cultivar is essentially genetically identical. So no evolution or ability to breed additional resistance.
The problem is that the cultivar is essentially genetically identical. So no evolution or ability to breed additional resistance.
Posted on 10/26/23 at 7:18 am to Aubie Spr96
Nice smear campaign by Big Plantain industry
Posted on 10/26/23 at 7:22 am to Aubie Spr96
The just have to send the chiefs daughter out to put the heart back and everything will be fine.
Posted on 10/26/23 at 7:25 am to Aubie Spr96
Definitely gotta be careful when visiting Central America, the banana fungus is everywhere.
Posted on 10/26/23 at 7:25 am to Volvagia
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Well I mean it’s still an on going issue. It’s not like it’s hypothetical fear mongering. Something similar already happened, and it’s been on a knife’s edge for a repeat.
The point is that it is fear mongering.
Posted on 10/26/23 at 7:39 am to Aubie Spr96
I thought Panama Banana Disease would've been about something else.
Posted on 10/26/23 at 7:45 am to Aubie Spr96
So crawfish prices will be headed through the roof.
Posted on 10/26/23 at 7:46 am to Volvagia
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Well I mean it’s still an on going issue. It’s not like it’s hypothetical fear mongering.
Title of the article:
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Could a fungal disease cause the most common type of banana to go extinct? Here's what experts say
If it was not fear mongering, then they would have included in the title the answer, which is "Experts say that it won't."
An expert quoted in the article
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predicts with certainty that there will be a solution before banana crops are severely impacted and consumers see shortages.
This post was edited on 10/26/23 at 7:47 am
Posted on 10/26/23 at 7:46 am to Mo Jeaux
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The point is that it is fear mongering.
I mean a lot of banana trees have already had to be cut down because of it.
Similar issue is happening with citrus, particularly orange trees in Florida.
Posted on 10/26/23 at 7:49 am to tide06
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I mean a lot of banana trees have already had to be cut down because of it.
OK.
You may think that this deserves breathless articles every few years describing how banana tress are on the verge of being "wiped out". I just don't know that I do.
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