KeyGene pan-genome Dr Banana Fernando Garcia-Bastidas

Chiquita welcomes banana pan-genome breakthrough

2026-02-09T10:31:00+00:00By

Project backed by Chiquita and Innocent Drinks claims major step forward in fight against disease, with new varieties potentially months from development

  • Chiquita welcomes banana pan-genome breakthrough

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