Cryopreservation of Musa germplasm

Bananas and plantains (Musa species) are important food staples in the tropics and subtropics. This germplasm needs to be safely conserved to ensure that it is available for future breeding efforts for improved production and adaptation to changing environmental conditions. This booklet provides inf...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Panis, Bartholomeus
Formato: Manual
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: Bioversity International 2009
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/76854
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Sumario:Bananas and plantains (Musa species) are important food staples in the tropics and subtropics. This germplasm needs to be safely conserved to ensure that it is available for future breeding efforts for improved production and adaptation to changing environmental conditions. This booklet provides information on cryopreservation methodologies suitable for Musa species.