Question

The article Bananas Under Attack claims that scientists need to research how banana genes might be manipulated by humans so that they can resist infection by the Black Sigatoka fungus.
Construct an argument that supports the scientists’ claim about how to combat the Black Sigatoka in banana crops. In your response be sure to include:

-An explanation of how knowledge of cause-and-effect relationships in how traits occur in organisms has led to advances in technology.
-Scientific reasoning related to why humans influence the inheritance of traits.
-Appropriate evidence from the resources provided.

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

Gert Kema, a professor of tropical plant pathology at Wageningen University and a banana expert, led the study. "Black sigatoka has significant social, environmental and economic implications around the world. Thanks to the DNA sequencing of Pseudocercospora, we gain deeper insight into the interaction between the fungus and  banana plants. It can provide us with clues to increase the sustainability of banana cultivation and make it better for the environment, the locals, and the economy. For example, the findings show production and It provides us with the opportunity to develop  banana plants that are suitable for export and  resistant to black sigatoka. ”

This new understanding of the DNA of  black sigatoka also provides new information for more effective development. increase. And hopefully a crop protection product that is less harmful to the environment. This can reduce the amount of spray and improve the quality of life for those who work in  plantations and those who live nearby.