Image: Healthy vs Diseased Banana Plant Comparison

The image presents a clear, side-by-side visual comparison of two banana plants in a cultivated plantation, arranged in a landscape, split-screen composition that emphasizes contrast between health and disease. On the left side, a healthy banana plant stands upright in rich, green soil. Its pseudostem is firm and green, supporting a large canopy of broad, unblemished leaves that are vibrant, glossy, and evenly colored. The leaves extend outward symmetrically, with smooth edges and no visible tears or discoloration. A well-formed bunch of bananas hangs beneath the crown, the fruits uniformly sized, plump, and bright green, indicating active growth and good plant vigor. The surrounding environment reinforces this healthy state: the ground is covered with green grass, neighboring banana plants appear robust, and the sky above is bright blue with soft white clouds, suggesting favorable growing conditions and good farm management practices.

On the right side of the image, a problematic banana plant is shown under similar framing, but its condition contrasts sharply with the healthy example. The leaves are yellowed, browned, and tattered, with visible leaf spots and streaks that indicate fungal infection. Several leaves droop downward, showing signs of wilting and loss of turgor. The pseudostem displays darkened, decaying areas near the base, consistent with stem rot and Panama disease. A smaller banana bunch hangs from the plant, but the fruits appear uneven, darkened, and partially rotting, visually labeled as banana bunch rot. The soil around this plant is dry and littered with dead leaves, reinforcing the impression of stress, disease pressure, and poor plant health.

White text labels and arrows are overlaid on the right side to identify specific issues, including leaf spots, yellowing and wilting, Black Sigatoka, Panama disease, stem rot, and banana bunch rot. At the top of each side, bold headings identify the plants as \"Healthy Banana Plant\" and \"Problematic Banana Plant,\" guiding the viewer’s interpretation. The overall image functions as an educational visual aid, clearly illustrating the physical symptoms of common banana diseases and contrasting them with the appearance of a well-managed, healthy banana plant.

The image is related to: A Complete Guide to Growing Bananas at Home