Banana is one of the most important crops of the world. The demand for cultivated bananas continues to grow; however, their production is greatly affected by a complex of biotic and abiotic stresses.
The genus Musa, encompassing approximately 70 herbaceous species, is predominantly found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Oceania. This genus is renowned for being one of the most ...
Bananas, originating from Southeast Asia and west Oceania region over 7000 years ago, have evolved into a diverse array of cultivars, primarily through hybridization within Musa species. Cavendish ...
Bananas (Musaspp.) are crucial for food security, but modern cultivars derived from few wild species and propagated vegetatively possess low genetic diversity, and weak disease resistance. Identifying ...
Developed through Yelloway B.V., an innovation joint venture between Chiquita and KeyGene, ("Yelloway") the banana pan-genome provides a comprehensive view of banana genetic diversity. By capturing ...
Yelloway B.V., a joint venture between Chiquita and KeyGene, has completed a banana pan-genome intended to support breeding of disease-resistant and climate-adapted varieties. The pan-genome captures ...