Collection and characterization of banana and plantains of northeastern India. Annual report for the period 1999-2000

• Authors : Uma, S.; Shyam, B.; Selvarajan, R.


• Document type : Report


• Year of publication : 2000


• Publisher(s) : National Research Centre for Banana (ICAR)


• Place of publication : Tiruchirappalli, India


• Pages : 83


• Language(s) : English


• Abstract : During 1998-99, three N-E states namely Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya were covered under exploration and during this plan period Tripura, Mizoram and Southern Assam were explored for variability in Banana and. Plantains. These are areas where in natural introgression has occurred between Musa balbisiana of the Indian subcontinent with Musa acuminata from South Eastern Asia. Traditional banana cultivation is seldom present in these states. Most of the areas are hilly terrain and cultivation is seen in valleys and plains. Due to the recent ethnic problems North-Eastern states are difficult to travel and more so for exploration purposes. For traveling in Tripura, protection was sought through the State Agriculture Department. This exploration was undertaken with great difficulty and threat to personal safety.


• Keywords : TAXONOMY; VARIETIES; DATABASES; HYBRIDS; PLANT COLLECTIONS; CHROMOSOME NUMBER; COLLECTING MISSION; BIODIVERSITY; INDIA


• Open access : Yes


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• Musalit document ID : IN080428

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