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World Service,19 Jan 1998,13 mins

Scientists and Farmers fight Banana Diseases in Taiwan

The Farming World

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Bunchy top and Panama banana diseases are controlled by science and sociology in Taiwan. Plus, lethal yellowing disease of coconuts is spreading through the tropics.

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