„Gros Michel“ – Versionsunterschied
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'''Gros Michel''', or 'Big Mike', was an early export [[cultivar]] of [[banana]] which was phased out as the main export variety in the [[1950]]s by [[Panama disease]], a fungus which attacks the roots of the banana plant. Although there are many banana cultivars, Gros Michel was especially suitable for export to non-tropical nations. Following its susceptibility to Panama Disease, the [[Vietnam|Vietnamese]] [[Cavendish banana]], which was resistant to the disease, was chosen to replace it. More care is required for shipping the Cavendish banana and its quality compared to Gros Michel is debated. The Gros Michel is not extinct. |
'''Gros Michel''', or 'Big Mike', was an early export [[cultivar]] of [[banana]] which was phased out as the main export variety in the [[1950]]s by [[Panama disease]], a fungus which attacks the roots of the banana plant. Although there are many banana cultivars, Gros Michel was especially suitable for export to non-tropical nations. Following its susceptibility to Panama Disease, the [[Vietnam|Vietnamese]] [[Cavendish banana]], which was resistant to the disease, was chosen to replace it. More care is required for shipping the Cavendish banana and its quality compared to Gros Michel is debated. The Gros Michel is not extinct {{fact}}. |
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The 1923 musical hit "[[Yes, We Have No Bananas]]" is said to have been inspired by a shortage of the "Big Mike" bananas, which began with the infestation of Panama disease early in the 20th century. |
The 1923 musical hit "[[Yes, We Have No Bananas]]" is said to have been inspired by a shortage of the "Big Mike" bananas, which began with the infestation of Panama disease early in the 20th century. |
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Version vom 23. August 2007, 20:48 Uhr
Gros Michel, or 'Big Mike', was an early export cultivar of banana which was phased out as the main export variety in the 1950s by Panama disease, a fungus which attacks the roots of the banana plant. Although there are many banana cultivars, Gros Michel was especially suitable for export to non-tropical nations. Following its susceptibility to Panama Disease, the Vietnamese Cavendish banana, which was resistant to the disease, was chosen to replace it. More care is required for shipping the Cavendish banana and its quality compared to Gros Michel is debated. The Gros Michel is not extinct Vorlage:Fact.
The 1923 musical hit "Yes, We Have No Bananas" is said to have been inspired by a shortage of the "Big Mike" bananas, which began with the infestation of Panama disease early in the 20th century.
By 1960, the major importers of Gros Michel bananas were nearly bankrupt, and had waited until the last minute to deal with the financial and environmental crisis. The Cavendish had to be cultivated so that consumers would still be able to obtain bananas.
External links
Popular Science article, "Can This Fruit Be Saved?", from June 2005
Banana Cultures by John Soluri