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    Genetic engineering for improvement of Musa production in Africa

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    Date
    2003-12
    Author
    Tripathi, L.
    Type
    Journal Article
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    Bananas and plantains (Musa sp.) are the most important staple food and source of carbohydrates in many countries of Africa. The production is often constrained by many pests and diseases. In order to augment conventional breeding and to avoid constraints imposed by some pests and pathogens, transgenic approaches are being considered. The development of transgenic Musa plants has been achieved recently using the microprojectile bombardment procedure or Agrobacterium-mediated transformation. The transgenic approach shows potential for the genetic improvement of the crop using a wide set of transgenes currently available which may confer resistance to nematode pests, fungal, bacterial and viral diseases. This article discusses the applications of genetic engineering for the enhancement of Musa production.
    https://doi.org/10.5897/AJB2003.000-1100
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    https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12478/4179
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    https://doi.org/10.5897/AJB2003.000-1100
    IITA Subjects
    Banana; Plantain; Plant Genetic Resources; Genetic Improvement
    Agrovoc Terms
    Bananas; Musa; Genetic Engineering; Crop Improvement; Plantains
    Regions
    Africa; East Africa
    Countries
    Uganda
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