Abstract:
13+ million Ugandans consume banana as main food
Percentage of farmers growing banana is estimated at 75%
Revenue earnings per annum of US$ 440 million
Percentage of total national agricultural revenue attributed to banana is 22%
Average yield loss attributed to Banana Bacterial Wilt (BBW) is 71.4%
Estimated annual loss due to BBW is US$ 299.6 million worth of banana output valued at farm gate prices
Bacterial diseases in plants have no chemical treatment