Venezuela: Fusarium threatens banana and plantain crops
Venezuela faces a new threat as Fusarium tropical race 4 infects banana and plantain crops. According to a United Nations assessment, the country is already dealing with an economic catastrophe, with just under 23% of the population experiencing hunger.
Currently, the central states of Aragua, Carabobo, and Cojedes have been home to the fungus, which slowly dries off plants and
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