The vast worldwide monoculture of genetically identical plants leaves the Cavendish intensely vulnerable to disease outbreaks. Fungal diseases severely devastated the banana industry once in ...

a disease that causes banana leaves to sprout from the top of the plant stunting growth. The viral disease that spreads epidemically has devastated crop in central and southern Africa. The ...

Antimicrobial and antioxidant properties in banana leaves help ward off diseases. Antioxidants in banana leaves promote cell ...

which can be beneficial for managing conditions such as arthritis and other inflammatory diseases. How to Use: Applying a banana leaf wrap to inflamed or sore areas of the body can help soothe ...