Tag: Insects
Parasitic nematodes are a hidden threat to banana plantations
Read more: Parasitic nematodes are a hidden threat to banana plantationsParasitic nematodes are a hidden threat to banana plantations, silently munching away on roots and hindering plant growth. Here’s a closer look at these insidious pests and their impact on bananas: Nematodes, also known as roundworms or eelworms, are a massive phylum (a major biological classification group) of invertebrate animals. They are incredibly abundant, found…
Hazardous threats that impact bananas
Read more: Hazardous threats that impact bananasMajor threats that significantly impact bananas in the genus Musa. Viruses that impact bananas There isn’t one definitive list outlining all banana viruses in the genus Musa. The identification and classification of viruses is an ongoing field of research, and new discoveries can occur. However, here are some of the well-characterized and economically important banana…
