The Australian Banana Industry Quiz

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What is the main type of banana grown in Australia?

  • Cavendish (correct)
  • Lady Finger
  • Red Dacca
  • Plantain

What is the cause of Panama Tropical Race 4 disease?

  • A parasite
  • A virus
  • A bacteria
  • A fungus (correct)

What happened to the affected property where the Panama disease of bananas was detected?

  • It was demolished
  • It was turned into a research facility
  • It was sold to a private buyer
  • It was quarantined (correct)

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<p>What is the main type of banana grown in Australia?</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Cavendish bananas</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>What causes Panama Tropical Race 4 disease?</p> Signup and view all the answers

Answer

<p>Fusarium oxysporum fungus</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Why was the affected property sold to the Australian Banana Growers Council?</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Because the fungus contaminates the soil permanently and remains a biosecurity risk</p> Signup and view all the answers

Panama Tropical Race 4 disease is caused by the highly contagious fungus

<p>Fusarium oxysporum</p> Signup and view all the answers

Most banana plantations in Australia are in

<p>North Queensland</p> Signup and view all the answers

During the outbreak, the price of bananas

<p>skyrocketed in Australian supermarkets</p> Signup and view all the answers

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