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" Current methods to control Black Sigatoka include fungicide applications, the annual cost of which is estimated at 30% of a typical grower’s total production cost and adding an estimated 15-20% to the final retail price of bananas. In addition to this substantial cost, the high frequency of applications has shown significant adverse environmental and health effects.
“Although initial, the field trial results from our joint work with Evogene are very encouraging and have the potential to combat one of the world’s most devastating crop diseases,” added Mr. Dinar. "
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Evogene and Rahan Announce Successful Field Trial Results for Black Sigatoka Resistance in Bananas - Yahoo! Finance