🍌 Understanding the Banana Plant | BBTD Guide – Episode 1

Bananas and plantains provide food, income, and livelihoods for millions of families, but they are threatened by Banana Bunchy Top Disease (BBTD). In this first episode, we explore the banana plant and its key parts, including the pseudostem, corm, leaves, cigar leaf, and suckers. We also explain the difference between sword suckers and water suckers and why understanding the plant helps farmers choose better planting material, manage their crops, and identify disease symptoms early. In the next episode, we will look at how bananas are propagated and why clean planting material is essential for preventing the spread of BBTD. 🌐 Visit the AU-IAPSC website to learn more. #BBTD #BananaFarming #PlantHealth #CropProtection #Agriculture