Kenya is stepping up efforts to prevent the spread of Fusarium TR4, a devastating banana pest that can wipe out 100 percent of crops. The Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service and other agricultural authorities are on high alert to protect the country's banana production. In Kenya, bananas are a crucial crop for both food and income, making the threat of Fusarium TR4 particularly concerning. "Due to the biological nature of the fungus and its reproductive structures, eradicating Fusarium TR4 is not technically feasible," Williams explained. Kenya is already grappling with banana pests and would be severely impacted if Fusarium TR4 were introduced.

Source: The Star May 24, 2024 13:52 UTC