Scientific Publication

Future strategy for Musa improvement

author(s) Ortíz, R. - Vuylsteke, D.R.
from International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
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themes
regions
  • Africa
  • World
  • Western Africa
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Northern America
  • Americas
citation

Ortiz, R. & Vuylsteke, D. (1994). Future strategy for Musa improvement. In F. Ofori and S.K. Hahn (Eds.), Banana and plantain breeding: priorities and strategies: Proceedings for the First Meeting of the Musa Breeders' Network, 2-3 May, 1994, La Lima, Honduras: INIBAP, (p. 40-42).

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Abstract

IITA has increased its knowledge about major constraints across agro-ecological zones and gene pools for Musa production in Africa. The authors review the following different aspects: adding more desirable attributes to breeding populations; integration of host-plant resistance, enhanced utilization, and improved cropping systems; networking; and training.

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