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Pathogens
Green ImpactNew discovery could save bananas from functional extinction
A recent discovery of molecular mechanisms used by the banana-destroying microbe, Fusarium wilt of banana, brings hope to the breakfast table.
Joshua Shavit![](https://www.thebrighterside.news/uploads/2024/08/bananas.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
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A recent discovery of molecular mechanisms used by the banana-destroying microbe, Fusarium wilt of banana, brings hope to the breakfast table.
Joshua Shavit