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The banana industry, reliant on Cavendish clones, faces an existential threat: the spread of the fungus Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense. The TR4 strain has now been detected on 4 continents.

This course will focus on the excitement of microbiomes and the potential for faculty to provide training in the scientific process to their students through engagement in data analysis.

Adapting lesson plans, incorporating real-life examples and using fun, interactive tools are some strategies to teach young students about health literacy and infectious diseases.