UV-C water disinfection system keeps TR4 and Moko out of banana plantations in the Philippines and beyond.

2026-03-06 00:00

Bananas—the most widely consumed fruit in the world and loved by young and old alike—are under growing pressure. Black Sigatoka, Moko, and, above all, Panama disease are the biggest threats. The latter in particular is wreaking havoc on banana production. A Better Choice (ABC) aims to tackle this issue.

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