Introduction:
At Fruitnet’s Fresh Produce India 2025, Dr. Anup Karwa, representing Innoterra’s BioScience vertical, took the stage to introduce two transformative solutions for the global banana industry — InnoGreen and BanacXin. With bananas facing critical threats from fast-spreading diseases like Fusarium TR4 and Sigatoka, his presentation showcased Innoterra’s mission to deliver sustainable, science-driven solutions that empower farmers, protect banana crops, and strengthen global food security.
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Innoterra’s Fight for the Future of Bananas
Dr. Karwa’s presentation at Fresh Produce India 2025 was a story of innovation, global collaboration, and farmer-first solutions. He introduced InnoGreen, a high-yielding, consumer-preferred banana variety, and BanacXin, an organic biocontrol vaccine that offers sustainable protection against the most destructive banana diseases.
Here’s a closer look at the innovations shaping the future of banana disease management and sustainable banana farming:
InnoGreen: A Game-Changer in Banana Cultivation
- High-Yield Performance: InnoGreen offers superior yield, better ripening, and attractive color compared to traditional banana varieties like
Williams. - Global Commercial Scale: Over 300,000 saplings sold, with more than a million in propagation. InnoGreen is now being introduced across India, Africa, Latin America, and Australia.
- Year-Round Appeal: The variety can be harvested at full maturity without yield loss, making it both consumer-favoured and grower-accepted.
BanacXin: Organic Biocontrol Vaccine for Fusarium TR4 and Sigatoka
- Dual Protection: BanacXin is a two-in-one organic biocontrol solution that effectively fights Fusarium TR4 and Sigatoka, both of which threaten banana production globally.
- Proven Efficacy: Successfully validated through extensive lab studies, greenhouse trials, and field tests across India and the Philippines.
- Versatile Application: 100% water-soluble, drone-compatible, fertigation-friendly, and even injectable for curing infected banana plants.
- Farmer-Friendly Adoption: Designed for easy use with clear, farmer-centric guides and application schematics.
Global Collaboration and Regulatory Success
- International Approvals: Regulatory permissions secured in India and the Philippines after stringent safety, toxicology, and efficacy evaluations.
- Knowledge Partnerships: Active collaboration with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, the Government of the Philippines, FAO, and other international research bodies.
Farmer Training and Field Readiness
- Focused Farmer Education: Innoterra is driving training on correct dosage, timely application, and best farming practices to maximize product success.
- Extension Tools: Pocket diaries and simple schematics have been developed to ensure easy adoption by growers across key banana-producing regions.
Conclusion
Innoterra’s vision to empower farmers and protect global banana crops was brought to life through Dr. Anup Karwa’s presentation. By blending cutting-edge banana disease management solutions with practical, farmer-focused deployment, Innoterra is reshaping the future of sustainable banana farming. These innovations, already impacting markets in India and the Philippines, are paving the way for a more resilient banana value chain worldwide.
Key Takeaways:
- InnoGreen: High-performing, disease-resistant banana variety with superior yield and consumer appeal.
- BanacXin: Dual-action, organic biocontrol vaccine effective against Fusarium TR4 and Sigatoka.
- Global Adoption: Commercial roll-out in India, the Philippines, Africa, Latin America, and Australia.
- Farmer-First Approach: Extensive focus on training, farmer tools, and easy-to-use application formats.
- Global Collaboration: Partnerships with agricultural research councils and regulatory bodies to scale these solutions responsibly.
