We’ve all grabbed a banana on the go and thought nothing of it. But what if this everyday fruit disappeared from grocery stores? It sounds dramatic, but it’s a real possibility: The Cavendish banana, ...

SYDNEY - An outbreak of a feared disease affecting banana plants has been confirmed on an Australian farm, raising worries over the outlook for the country's $420 million industry. The so-called ...

Kohima: Researchers at Nagaland University, the only Central varsity in the state, have conducted an extensive study on the genetic diversity of 'Musa sikkimensis', a wild banana species native ...

The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFida) is aiming to expand the use of banana fiber and make it more ...

A wild banana’s hidden gene may help save the world’s favorite fruit from a relentless fungal threat. Scientists have identified a powerful source of natural resistance to a fungal disease that ...

Nagaland University study finds rich genetic diversity in wild Musa sikkimensis, boosting climate-resilient banana breeding.

A decade after Brazil’s 2015 Fundão dam collapse, research shows bananas grown near the Doce River estuary may contain ...

Dan Koeppel’s 2009 book, "Banana", tells us much about this ubiquitous, yellow staple. He covers the science, biology and agriculture. And, as in other recent, single-named books such as "Salt" and ...

The Maharashtra government has formed a joint committee to tackle the Panama TR4 fungal disease in banana crops. The committee, comprising experts and officials, will suggest preventive measures, ...

Nagaland University researchers reveal climate-resilient traits in wild Sikkim banana, crucial for food security and ...

Tuesday midmorning at Dololo Dokatu village in Marsabit. Seeds of Gold meets Qabale Bonaya and Guyo Dida in their banana plantations. The duo cannot hide their excitement about eating the fruits from ...

Costa Rica’s agricultural sector has experienced several problems this year. Although, in general terms, the country’s economic activity continues to grow, albeit at a slower pace than in 2023, this ...