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The banana apocalypse is near, but biologists might have found a key to their survival (phys.org)
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[–] thenextguy@lemmy.world 12 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Isn't this the 3rd banana apocalypse at least?

[–] BackOnMyBS@lemmy.autism.place 5 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I think it's only the 2nd:

Scientists have long feared TR4’s introduction into the Americas. Still, Stuart Thompson explains for the Conversation, the infectious outbreak is not wholly unprecedented: During the mid-20th century, a related strain of Fusarium wilt destroyed plantations across Latin America, paving the way for a shift from the predominant “Gros Michel” banana variety to the “Cavendish” version commonly seen today.

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Also, Fusarium is known as Panama Disease.

[–] WoahWoah@lemmy.world 5 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Isn't this the reason why some banana candy flavors seem to taste weird? Because they were developed when bananas tasted different?

[–] potpotato@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

Yes. The artificial flavor for banana was created in the 19th century when big michael was the common variety.