Dr. Leena Tripathi is a leader in banana biotechnology, working at IITA in Nairobi, Kenya.  She has been publishing prolifically on a number of solutions for banana disease resistance using genetic engineering.  In this episode of Talking Biotech she discusses the disease threats to banana production in Africa, and the solutions she has identified.  She also touches on the social climate, farm structure, and attitudes toward the technology.  You’ll hear many thoughts that will surprise you!