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Originally Posted by keikikid
Now that is very interesting and unexpected! Any theories as to why it might be? I'd have expected that the varieties would be equally affected by climatic conditions as their genetics are probably quite similar.
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I think it mostly comes down to their genetics. Pisang Awak ("Namwah") varieties have ABB genomes and Cavendish varieties have AAA genomes. With some notable exceptions (e.g., the plantains, AAB genome), varieties with more B in their genome are more tolerant of cool and dry conditions than those with more A in their makeup.