The genomic constitutions of some Musa L. lines (bananas, plantains and artificial hybrids) were identified using molecular cytogenetic techniques. Double target in situ DNA:DNA hybridization to chromosome spreads using as probes, total genomic DNA isolated from diploid Musa lines of known AA (la...
Osuji, J.
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Harrison, G.
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Crouch, J.
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Heslop-Harrison, J.S.
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[Identification of the genomic constitution of Musa L. lines (bananas, plantains and hybrids) using molecular cytogenetics]
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Identification of the genomic constitution of Musa L. lines (bananas, plantains and hybrids) using molecular cytogenetics
Tenkouano, A.
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Swennen, R.
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[Progress in breeding and delivering improved plantain and banana to African farmers]
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Progress in breeding and delivering improved plantain and banana to African farmers
This study investigated the utility of inoculation of in vitro plantlets in tubes and detached leaves as reliable and rapid assays for screening Musa genotypes against Mycosphaerella fijiensis, the causal agent of black leaf streak. In the first part of the study, three types of inocula were eval...
Twizeyimana, M.
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Ojiambo, P.S.
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Tenkouano, A.
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Ikotun, T.
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Bandyopadhyay, Ranajit
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[Rapid screening of Musa species for resistance to black leaf streak using in vitro plantlets in tubes and detached leaves]
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Rapid screening of Musa species for resistance to black leaf streak using in vitro plantlets in tubes and detached leaves
Vegetatively propagated crop (VPC) seed tends to remain true to varietal type but is bulky, often carries disease, and is slow to produce. So VPC seed needs to be handled differently than that of other crops, e.g., it tends to be sourced locally, often must be fresh, and it is less often sold on ...
Bentley, J.W.
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Andrade-Piedra, J.L.
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Demo, P.
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Dzomeku, B.M.
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Jacobsen, K.
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Kikulwe, E.
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Kromann, P.
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Kumar, L.
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McEwan, M.
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Mudege, Netsayi N.
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Ogero, K.
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Okechugwu, R.
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Orrego, R.
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Ospina, B.
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Sperling, L.
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Walsh, S.
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Thiele, Graham
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[Understanding root, tuber, and banana seed systems and coordination breakdown: A multi-stakeholder framework.]
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Understanding root, tuber, and banana seed systems and coordination breakdown: A multi-stakeholder framework.
in this article, Musa species), is a major staple crop in Africa. Although it originated in Asia and was introduced to Africa long ago, it has become more important as a food security crop in its new home in Africa than in its region of origin. From its early domestication in Southeast Asia and t...
Plantain (Musa spp.) is an important staple food and cash crop in West and Central Africa. It is highly susceptible to a complex of root and corm pests and diseases and yields are low. Farmers practice virtually no pest or disease control. A simple inexpensive method to clean suckers of most pest...
Hauser, A.
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Amougou, D.
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Bengono, B.
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Ngo Kanga, F.
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Pekeleke, M.
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[On-farm demonstration, testing and dissemination of boiling water treatment for plantain (Musa spp.) sucker sanitation in Southern Cameroon]
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On-farm demonstration, testing and dissemination of boiling water treatment for plantain (Musa spp.) sucker sanitation in Southern Cameroon
Fruit size is an important commercial characteristic for markets specializing in plantains. Bunch pruning and appropriate soil fertility management are measures adopted to improve the fruit size of Musacrops in many countries. This study investigated the combined effects of poultry manure and bun...
Baiyeri, K.
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Aba, S.C.
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Faturoti, B.
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Tenkouano, A.
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[Effects of poultry manure and bunch pruning management on fruit size, shelf life and pulp colour of PITA 24 and MbiEgome plantains (Musa sp. AAB group)]
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Effects of poultry manure and bunch pruning management on fruit size, shelf life and pulp colour of PITA 24 and MbiEgome plantains (Musa sp. AAB group)
Banana (Musa spp.) is an important perennial crop in tropical countries. Testing improved germplasm and/or agronomic practices to increase productivity requires accuracy and precision. The objectives of this study were to determine the optimum plot size (i.e., number of plants per experimental pl...
Ortiz, R.
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[Plot techniques for assessment of bunch weight in banana trials under two systems of crop management]
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Plot techniques for assessment of bunch weight in banana trials under two systems of crop management