Fungus Fighting Pineapple:
Indian researchers at Bose Institute have developed a fungus-resistant pineapple by overexpressing the AcSERK3 gene, offering a sustainable solution against Fusariosis, a devastating fungal disease. A genetically modified pineapple variety engineered to resist Fusarium moniliforme, a fungus causing Fusariosis, which destroys stems, leaves, and fruits. Developed by Bose Institute (DST) scientists Prof. Gaurab Gangopadhyay and Dr. Soumili Pal. Fusariosis leads to stem warping, blackened leaves, and internal fruit rot, causing heavy crop losses. Traditional breeding methods struggle to counter fast-evolving fungal strains.
