Banana diseases in Southern Africa
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Banana Fusarium wilt Tropical Race 4: a damaging disease threatening banana production in Southern Africa and beyond
By Dr. Mathew M. Abang Bananas represent one of the most consumed and traded fruits globally. In Southern Africa, bananas serve both as a staple food and important cash crop. To date, Tanzania is the largest producer of bananas in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region, followed by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).…