Cryopreservation of germplasm of banana and plantain

Banana and plantain (Musa spp.) are the fourth largest food commodity after rice, wheat, and milk in terms of the gross value of production (CGIAR 1992). They are produced in the humid tropics of many developing economies; about 74 million tons are produced annually (FAO 1991).

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Panis, Bartholomeus, Swennen, Rony L.
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: 1995
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/101093
Description
Summary:Banana and plantain (Musa spp.) are the fourth largest food commodity after rice, wheat, and milk in terms of the gross value of production (CGIAR 1992). They are produced in the humid tropics of many developing economies; about 74 million tons are produced annually (FAO 1991).