Why is genetic diversity so important to the susceptibility of Cavendish bananas to diseases such as Panama disease?

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Test Your Knowledge on Cavendish Bananas and Genetic Diversity

Welcome to the Cavendish Banana Quiz! Dive into the fascinating world of bananas and discover why genetic diversity is crucial for their survival against diseases like Panama Disease.

Test your knowledge and learn:

The scientific name for Cavendish bananas
How Panama Disease spreads
The importance of genetic diversity

15 Questions4 MinutesCreated by GrowingBanana42

What is the scientific name for Cavendish bananas?

Musa acuminata

Musa platanaqua

Musa sapientum

Musa banana

What type of disease affects Cavendish bananas?

Panama Disease

Fusarium Wilt

Black Musa Corruption

Banana Streak Virus

How does Panama Disease spread?

Through soil-borne fungi

Through airborne spores

Through contaminated water

Through insect vectors

What are some symptoms of Panama Disease in Cavendish bananas?

Yellowing and wilting of leaves

Brown spots on fruit

Stunted growth

All of the above

Why is genetic diversity important to the susceptibility of Cavendish bananas to diseases such as Panama Disease?

It increases the chances of finding a resistant variety

It helps reduce the spread of the disease

It improves the overall health of the crop

It allows for more efficient pest control

What is the most common way to introduce new genetic material into a banana crop?

Crossbreeding

Genetic engineering

Hybridization

Selective breeding

What is the main benefit of introducing disease-resistant varieties of Cavendish bananas?

Reduced risk of crop loss due to disease

Increased yield

Improved flavor

More nutritious fruit

What is the best way to prevent the spread of Panama Disease?

Planting disease-resistant varieties

Regularly rotating crops

Applying fungicides

All of the above

What is the importance of maintaining genetic diversity within a species?

It increases the chance of survival by allowing adaptation to changing environments

It ensures that the species will not become extinct

It allows for better crossbreeding

It reduces the risk of disease

What is the primary cause of the decline in genetic diversity among Cavendish bananas?

Monoculture farming practices

Overuse of pesticides

Poor irrigation techniques

Climate change

How has monoculture farming contributed to the spread of Panama Disease?

By increasing the number of susceptible plants

By reducing the amount of genetic diversity

By creating ideal conditions for the fungus to thrive

By providing an easy vector for the disease to spread

What is the role of biotechnology in preserving genetic diversity?

To develop disease-resistant varieties

To increase yields

To improve nutrition

What is the significance of wild relatives of cultivated plants?

They provide a source of genetic diversity

They can be used to breed disease-resistant varieties

They can be used to produce higher yields

They can be used to improve nutrition

What is the goal of conservation agriculture?

To promote sustainable agricultural practices

To reduce the use of chemical fertilizers

To protect biodiversity

To increase yields

What is the long-term impact of losing genetic diversity?

Loss of resilience to climate change

Reduction in food security

Increase in pests and diseases

All of the above

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