Seed germination, preservation and population genetics of wild Musa germplasm

Seed germination, preservation and population genetics of wild Musa germplasmBananas and plantains (Musa spp.) are amongst the most important tropical and subtropical food crops in the world. In order to reduce the impact of biotic and abiotic factors on banana cultivation, it is important to allow for a genetic enrichment of the currently cultivated genepool. Crop Wild Relatives play an important role in modern plant breeding as they contain important traits for agriculture. Their conservation is therefore essential for

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