livingentity 0 Report post Posted January 17, 2003 Bananas' Days May Be Numbered LONDON (Reuters) - It is one of the world's favorite fruits, but the banana hasn't had sex in years and its days may be are numbered. Without scientific help the sterile, seedless fruit could disappear with 10 years, according to a Belgian plant pathologist. Emile Frison, the head of the International Network for the Improvement of Banana and Plantain in Monpellier, France, said the fruit lacks the genetic diversity to fight off diseases and pests that are plaguing banana plantations and only biotechnology and genetic manipulation may be able to save it. "Frison sees it as the only hope for the banana," New Scientist said on Wednesday. Without assistance banana production could drop and mark the beginning of the end of the fruit. "We may even see the extinction of the banana as both a lifesaver for hungry and impoverished Africans and as the most popular product on the world's supermarket shelves," the magazine added. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theist 1 Report post Posted January 17, 2003 Seriously, this is serious. Bananas are wonderful! So easy so nutrious so good. Save the bananas. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livingentity 0 Report post Posted January 17, 2003 /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif I did not know that all bananas were celibate! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theist 1 Report post Posted January 17, 2003 That's very funny! I won't touch that. No sir no way. hahahaha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tarun 6 Report post Posted January 20, 2003 So many banana-bhajans come to mind. I just heard this probable banana demise report. Cavendish seedless Bananas r threatened. Anyone recall those original Chiquita Banana commercials wherein lyrics advise us: "Bananas grow so very near to the equator, so never ever store them in your refrigerator.." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Govindaram 1 Report post Posted December 27, 2003 Hare Krishna Adminji could you please tranfer this thread to the jokes section /images/graemlins/crazy.gif Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stonehearted 0 Report post Posted December 28, 2003 It ain't funny. Nevertheless, the bananas in my yard don't seem in danger, at least for now. Just about everyone I know grows lots of bananas. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livingentity 0 Report post Posted December 28, 2003 I agree that it is not funny. Bananas are about the only fruit I eat anymore and have always been a fav of mine. They can't be beat sliced into a bowl of fresh yogurt and sprinkled with some spices like ginger etc. For variety add some shredded coconut to the mixture. Offer to Lord Krishna. Makes a nice summertime breakfast. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Govindaram 1 Report post Posted December 28, 2003 Hare Krishna Don't worry if banana's become extict they will still be enjoyed on other planets. Ps. I love banana milkshakes. /images/graemlins/smile.gif Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kulapavana 0 Report post Posted December 29, 2003 there are many species of bananas in the world which implies substantial genetic diversity. the commercially grown hybrid varieties may come and go (after all, this is Kali yuga and growing food is supposed to get more and more difficult) but I would not worry too much about banana shortage crisis in the near future /images/graemlins/wink.gif Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livingentity 0 Report post Posted December 29, 2003 LOL...now I will be able to sleep again. /images/graemlins/grin.gif Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 27, 2004 Maybe only the Cavendish species. But I don't believe it will disappear. In my country, you will find the different species of banana, from the smallest "princess finger" , to the ones used for cooking, the green, yellow, red and purple....and you will be drowned by our delicious Banana Ketchup!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 27, 2004 I hope bananas die forever!!!!!hahahahah Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 27, 2004 what do you mean...I heard that by next year we will have no bananas...and really I am glad....I never liked pealing them..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
