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Could new breeding methods save the Cavendish banana?

The climate crisis and new diseases threaten the Cavendish, one of the world's most popular bananas. Researchers hope a breakthrough in breeding techniques could secure its future by producing plants better able to resist disease and cope with changing conditions, protecting a crop relied on by millions.

Could new breeding methods save the Cavendish banana?

This summary is based on reporting by The Guardian.

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