You absolutely can still buy a Gros Michel[1], they're just not the standard cultivar anymore due to Panama disease. Bananas as a whole are incredibly varied -

You absolutely can still buy a Gros Michel[1], they're just not the standard cultivar anymore due to Panama disease. Bananas as a whole are incredibly varied - the Cavendish was selected primarily due to being able to be grown in similar conditions as the Gros Michel and shipping well. Monoculture has problems, but it's not like there's no chance of recovery from crop disease. [1] https://miamifruit.org/products/gros-michel-banana-box-pre-order https://miamifruit.org/products/gros-michel-banana-box-pre-o...