JCU scientists look at whether fungus can eliminate rust thrips in bananas.

By Jessica Johnston
Updated May 29 2018 - 5:45pm, first published May 25 2018 - 2:00pm
Research is being undertaken to see if fungus can be used to eliminate rust thrips in banana crops.
Research is being undertaken to see if fungus can be used to eliminate rust thrips in banana crops.

FUNGUS could be the key to better looking bananas with scientists looking to use the naturally occurring organism to kill problematic insects.

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