Description
This book provides an in-depth exploration of banana (Musa paradisiaca L.) cultivation, particularly focusing on the challenges and advancements in the genetic improvement of banana crops. It covers various aspects of banana research, including disease and pest resistance, somatic embryogenesis, and micropropagation. The book also emphasizes the significance of molecular techniques such as genetic engineering and molecular-assisted breeding in enhancing banana production. Through scientifically validated protocols, the text documents the efforts made to improve banana cultivars like Rasthali, Neypoovan, and Grand Naine, offering insights into innovative breeding methodologies, field evaluations, and the detection of somaclonal variation.
