Black sigatoka fungus. Photo apsnet.org.
SANTO DOMINGO. - The country’s bananas and plantain harvests have still been climbing in the last few years on what the Ministry of Agriculture calls the correct application of the technological packages of irrigation for dry lands as well as the integrated control over pests.
But despite that Agriculture points to higher crop even during the winter, when lower temperatures lead to lower yields, the threat posed by the specter of the black sigatoka fungus has officials looking for answers to rescue banana and plantain plantations nationwide.
It said the sustained increase in production has placed the country among the hemisphere’s top exporters that meet the demands of global markets.
Agriculture said the significant increase in banana crops, mostly in the last quarter of 2011 was evidenced with a harvest of 508.6 million fruits.
Written by: josean, 13 Feb 2012 1:14 PM
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Election time BS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Written by: kennyB, 13 Feb 2012 1:28 PM
From: United States
Sounds like your personal BS!!!!!!!!!!!!
Written by: josean, 13 Feb 2012 1:30 PM
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I would never rival your expertise in BS Kenny G, nor give you a minus for expressing It!!!!!!!!!
Written by: kennyB, 13 Feb 2012 1:36 PM
From: United States
A privately owned enterprise is not the PLD party. LOL.
Election time BS time?
Written by: josean, 13 Feb 2012 1:42 PM
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"The country’s bananas and plantain harvests have still been climbing in the last few years on what the Ministry of Agriculture calls"
But last I heard the MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE is LOL, LOL, LOL, LOL, !!!!!!!!!!!
Written by: kennyB, 13 Feb 2012 1:48 PM
From: United States
A privately owned enterprise refers to a commercial enterprise that is owned by private investors.LOL.
I don't drink the Kool-Aid Bro.LOL.
Written by: josean, 13 Feb 2012 1:53 PM
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You might not be drinking the Kool-Aid “BRO” but your definitely consuming something that is affecting you reading comprehension.
Written by: kennyB, 13 Feb 2012 2:01 PM
From: United States
Who's profit-earning? Who's picking up the tab on the fungus problem?
Written by: RoyStone, 13 Feb 2012 2:05 PM
From: Australia
No more bananas in the republic?
Written by: josean, 13 Feb 2012 2:07 PM
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Adam Smith, who is making the statement?
From: Dominican Republic, vieja Santo Domingo
Is this fungus just on the outside or does it penetrate into the fruit ,,The prices of bananas has stayed very stable so we do not seem to have a supply problem yet
Written by: RoyStone, 13 Feb 2012 2:29 PM
From: Australia
From what I have read so far, Ricky, it (Mycosphaerella fijiensis) only affects the leaf, however the photo above suggests otherwise.
Some time ago I suggested genetic modification may be the answer, as the fungus keeps developing resistance to fungicides. I since found the following;
"A genetically modified banana variety made more resistant to the fungus has recently been developed and will be soon field tested in Uganda"
You may not want to eat GM bananas, but I have no problem with it.
Written by: anthonyC, 13 Feb 2012 3:39 PM
From: United States
You all must remember that when anyone says something like "The sun rises in the east" Josean will say it is more PLD B.S.
From: Dominican Republic, vieja Santo Domingo
Gm modified bananas would have no flavour and be like rubber ,,,no I will have a good old fashioned banana that has been sprayed ,,thank you
Written by: RoyStone, 13 Feb 2012 4:51 PM
From: Australia
Ricky,
How on earth can you know if GM bananas have no flavor, or have you been to Uganda to taste them?
You have probably eaten and enjoyed GM produce before and not known it.
Written by: RoyStone, 13 Feb 2012 5:27 PM
From: Australia
Ricky, I think you are getting confused. It's GM for genetically modified, not CM for Carmen Miranda's plastic banana hat.
Written by: anthonyC, 13 Feb 2012 7:39 PM
From: United States
Written by: Ricardolito,
"Gm modified bananas would have no flavour and be like rubbere"
WOW
The fact that there are people who would make such an asinine and ignorant statement is mind boggling.
I wonder if he even realizes that almost every fruit and vegetable he has ever eaten is genetically modified?
From: Canada
I don't know if I would enjoy a GM modified banana or not, but I like their cars.
Written by: RoyStone, 14 Feb 2012 10:40 AM
From: Australia
BillClarke,
You have no taste!
(some say GM make lemons)
From: Canada
I thought it was bananas?
Or are you trying to plantain a suggestion?
Written by: Atabey, 15 Feb 2012 1:45 PM
From: United States, NYC
http://youtu.be/RdS2VrGPqVEPam is the CEO and founder of Marrone Bio Innovations, a leading developer of environmentally-responsible biopesticides based in Davis, California. When compared with conventional chemicals and pesticides, the natural products developed at MBI result in healthier plants and a safer environment. Pam is this year's NRDC Growing Green Award recipient in the Business Leader category.
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Sounds like your personal BS!!!!!!!!!!!!
I would never rival your expertise in BS Kenny G, nor give you a minus for expressing It!!!!!!!!!
A privately owned enterprise is not the PLD party. LOL.
Election time BS time?
"The country’s bananas and plantain harvests have still been climbing in the last few years on what the Ministry of Agriculture calls"
But last I heard the MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE is LOL, LOL, LOL, LOL, !!!!!!!!!!!
A privately owned enterprise refers to a commercial enterprise that is owned by private investors.LOL.
I don't drink the Kool-Aid Bro.LOL.
You might not be drinking the Kool-Aid “BRO” but your definitely consuming something that is affecting you reading comprehension.
Who's profit-earning? Who's picking up the tab on the fungus problem?
Adam Smith, who is making the statement?
Some time ago I suggested genetic modification may be the answer, as the fungus keeps developing resistance to fungicides. I since found the following;
"A genetically modified banana variety made more resistant to the fungus has recently been developed and will be soon field tested in Uganda"
You may not want to eat GM bananas, but I have no problem with it.
How on earth can you know if GM bananas have no flavor, or have you been to Uganda to taste them?
You have probably eaten and enjoyed GM produce before and not known it.
"Gm modified bananas would have no flavour and be like rubbere"
WOW
The fact that there are people who would make such an asinine and ignorant statement is mind boggling.
I wonder if he even realizes that almost every fruit and vegetable he has ever eaten is genetically modified?
You have no taste!
(some say GM make lemons)
Or are you trying to plantain a suggestion?
http://youtu.be/RdS2VrGPqVE
Pam is the CEO and founder of Marrone Bio Innovations, a leading developer of environmentally-responsible biopesticides based in Davis, California. When compared with conventional chemicals and pesticides, the natural products developed at MBI result in healthier plants and a safer environment. Pam is this year's NRDC Growing Green Award recipient in the Business Leader category.