Bananas– The war on wilt, Abstract

Bananas– The war on wilt, Abstract ,Rody Blom, Saskia Bollerman, Janna Horjus, Koen Rurenga
This literature study provides an insight into the threats concerning global banana production, current control measures and recommendations for future pest control.
First, the cultural and economic value of bananas is discussed.
Banana morphology, taxonomy, distribution and ecology is explored and four major threats to the banana are exposed. Finally, the current control methods for these threats are examined.
Finally, the current control methods for these threats are examined.
Recent headlines have been stating the global banana production is under great threat.
‘Why bananas as we know them might go extinct (again)’ - CNN.
‘Bananas face extinction due to spread of unstoppable deadly fungus’ – Express, UK.
'World’s top banana could go extinct’ – Wall Street Journal.
What is the actual current state on bananas as we know them?
This study provides an insight in the threats concerning global banana production, current control measures and recommendations for future pest control.