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Deadly banana wilt disease spreads to Eastern Province
The Banana Xanthomonas wilt, commonly known as ‘Kirabiranya’, has attacked all sectors of Eastern Province.
Banana Xanthomonas Wilt is characterised by yellowing and wilting of banana leaves, shrivelling of male buds, premature ripening and internal yellowing of fruits.
![A woman in Nyagatare District inspects her banana plantation. File. A woman in Nyagatare District inspects her banana plantation. File.](https://www.newtimes.co.rw/uploads/imported_images/files/main/articles/2014/02/25/1393283689n7.jpg)
A woman in Nyagatare District inspects her banana plantation. File.