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Bananas in Peril from Tropical Race Four | Adelaide News
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Panama disease, or tropical race four, is devastating Cavendish banana farms worldwide — now confirmed on an 11th Queensland farm. This soil-borne fungus can’t be eradicated and lurks for decades, threatening the global banana supply. Farmers are locked in a heartbreaking battle, relying on biosecurity and hoping new tech and breeding breakthroughs will save the day. A genetically modified variety, QCAV-4, offers resistance without sacrificing taste or appearance, while other resistant lines are in development — though none are quite ready for prime time yet. The race is on to find a banana that’s both disease-proof and profitable.
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