Banana revival in Malawi: Overcoming diseases and imports to revive a national staple

2024-09-27 00:00

Banana cultivation in Malawi is experiencing a revival after being severely impacted by the banana bunchy top virus (BBTV), which caused widespread damage to local varieties. This disease, affecting up to 16 African countries, results in substantial yield losses, rendering affected plants unproductive.

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