https://www.eliza-ng.me/tags/science/ Recent content in Science on Musings by Eliza Ng Hugo en Sat, 21 Jan 2023 14:25:52 +0500 https://www.eliza-ng.me/post/bananaextinction/bananaextinction/ Sat, 21 Jan 2023 14:25:52 +0500 https://www.eliza-ng.me/post/bananaextinction/bananaextinction/ <p>Bananas are one of the world’s most popular fruits, enjoyed by people all over the world. But did you know that bananas may go extinct in the near future?<div class='align-center'></p> <p><img src="../bananaextinction.png" alt="img" title="img"></p> </div> <p>The main cause of the potential extinction of bananas is a disease known as Fusarium wilt, or Panama disease. This disease is caused by a fungus that affects the roots of the banana plant, causing it to wilt and eventually die. The fungus is spread by soil and water, and it can spread quickly, wiping out entire banana plantations.</p>