
375. The Most Interesting Fruit in the World
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The Battle Against Banana Disease: Genetic Solutions from Humpty Doo
This chapter details the innovative research in Humpty Doo, Australia, to develop genetically modified Cavendish bananas resistant to Panama disease. It highlights the historical significance of banana cultivation and the promising results from field trials demonstrating the advantages of GM plants over non-GM counterparts.
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