AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
The Banana Revolution: From Tropics to Supermarkets
This chapter explores the rich history of banana domestication, tracing its journey from Southeast Asia to the global dominance of the Cavendish variety. It examines the impacts of diseases like Fusarium wilt and the challenges of monoculture farming, including the urgency for developing new, resistant banana varieties. Additionally, the chapter highlights the cultural significance of bananas and the influence of consumer preferences on banana cultivation.