Background

Panama disease is caused by Fusarium and is threatening the banana production worldwide.

Solution

BananaGuard is able to detect Fusarium in the soil, inhibit fungal growth and self-destruct afterwards.

Results

We have built a fusaric acid dependent promoter, kill-switch parts, antifungals, modeled BananaGuard and much more ...

Achievements

We have met all the requirements for the bronze, silver and gold medals!