In vitro mutagenesis using bio-beam irradiation on in vitro culture of Cavendish banana cultivar (Musa acuminata Colla) explants

• Main Authors: Abdul Kadir, Abdul Muhaimin, Abd. Aziz, Maheran, Noor Alam, Noor Camellia, Awang @ Mansor, Mohd Hakiman
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Gaurav Society of Agricultural Research Information Centre 2020
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/89333/1/BANANA.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/89333/; https://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijor:rcr&volume=21&issue=1&article=016
• Institution: Universiti Putra Malaysia

Banana, Musa acuminata cv. Cavendish, was commonly propagated by use of suckers from selected field grown clumps. An in vitro technique has in recent years provided with rapid and efficient system propagation. However, high demand for planting material has caused significant shortages and subsequent...