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The banana apocalypse is near, but biologists might have found a key to their survival (phys.org)

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[-] ouRKaoS@lemmy.today 4 points 2 months ago

The original Gros Michel cultivar... was also supposedly tastier and better.

The banana flavoring used in candies and baked goods came from the Gros Michel, so if you like banana flavored things, but don't like actual bananas, this is why.

this post was submitted on 17 Aug 2024

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