Accelerating evolution: engineering invertase enzymes to enhance fructan metabolism in Musa spp. (banana) KU Leuven
Bananas are produced in more than 120 countries and around 85% of the crop is retained as a vital food source for 400 million people. With a worldwide production of 145 million tons, banana represents one of the most important food crops. The major threat to banana cultivation is drought, which causes yield losses up to 65%. Climate change is a leading human and environmental crisis of the 21st century. Banana fruits can accumulate smaller ...