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Have scientists finally found a way to save the banana from disaster?

With the climate crisis and diseases threatening one of the world’s most popular fruits, researchers are hoping a breakthrough in breeding techniques could give the Cavendish banana a certain future Love them or loathe them, bananas are one of the world’s most popular fruit .

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