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Musa balbisiana var. andamica
Musa balbisiana L. A. Colla var. andamica D. B. Singh,
T. V. Sreekumar, T. V. R. S. Sharma, & A. K. Bandyopadhyay, Malayan Nature Journal 52
(3&4): 157-160 (1998)
| Accepted name |
Musa balbisiana L. A. Colla var. andamica
D. B. Singh, T. V. Sreekumar, T. V. R. S. Sharma, & A. K. Bandyopadhyay |
| Synonyms |
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| Authorities |
Singh
et al 1998. |
| Section |
Eumusa |
| Distribution |
Andaman & Nicobar Islands |
| Description |
From Singh et al:
This new variety is closely allied to the typical Musa balbisiana Colla, but
markedly differs by the less-tillering pseudostems, longer (up to 20 cm long) 5 - 6-angled
berries with a larger number of seeds (up to 270 per fruit). Biotechnology and
crop-improvement programmes have been initiated with this interesting wild germplasm of
banana. |
| References |
Singh et al
1998. |
| Comments |
Compared
to Musa acuminata, Musa balbisiana is a remarkably uniform species. There
is variation however and this has led to various species being differentiated from it (see
previous page) although none have survived closer scrutiny. It remains to be seen
whether this recently described variety stands the test of time.
Type. India, D. B. Singh & P. V. Streekumar 18425 holotype CAL; isotype PBL. |
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