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Gene-Edited Non-Browning Banana by Tropic Reduces Food Waste

akshay dhamal / September 5, 2025 / CRISPR in bananas, Food waste reduction crops, Gene-edited banana, Genetic engineering in agriculture, Non-browning banana

Gene-Edited Non-Browning Banana by Tropic Bananas are the fourth most-consumed crop globally and a vital source of calories for millions, especially in tropical and subtropical regions. However, they are highly perishable, once peeled, bananas typically brown within 30 minutes to 2 hours. This rapid browning leads to significant food waste during harvesting, shipping, retail handling, […]