29 abr 2014

Is Climate Change Encouraging the Spread of Dangerous Diseases?




Unprecedented plagues and diseases are threatening crops across the globe, and the results could be disastrous according to scientists.



Bananas are one such crop that has fallen victim to a variety of bugs and fungal infections, which are spreading so rapidly that the government in Costa Rica, one of the biggest suppliers of the fruit, has already declared a “national emergency”, amidst serious concerns that the country would not be able to meet its export obligations.



Plagues of mealybugs and scale insects have decimated over 20% of the crop yield; the insects weaken plants and cause blemishes on fruit, rendering them useless for the retailer and consequently causing huge batches to be written off.



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