Differential growth and transpiration responses among banana (<i>Musa</i> Spp.) hybrids—hope for breeding drought tolerant bananas?

Summary Statement This study, one of the first in its kind, uses a promising approach to phenotype and evaluate offspring and presents the evaluation of 16 East African Highland type banana hybrids ( Musa spp.) purposely bred for drought avoidance and tolerance. Despite primarily using the Musa acum...

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Main Authors: Nansamba, Moureen, Sibiya, Julia, Gambart, Clara, Karamura, Deborah, Karamura, Eldad, Tumuhimbise, Robooni, Carpentier, Sebastien C.
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: Wiley 2025
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/176301
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Summary:Summary Statement This study, one of the first in its kind, uses a promising approach to phenotype and evaluate offspring and presents the evaluation of 16 East African Highland type banana hybrids ( Musa spp.) purposely bred for drought avoidance and tolerance. Despite primarily using the Musa acuminata genetic background, promising genotypes were identified.