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Originally Posted by Gabe15
Tog, do you have proof these species are hybridizing, such as witnessing an intermediate inflorescence? These two species are very different, one belonging to section Musa (chromosome count 2n=22) and one to Callimusa (2n=20), they should not be able to hybridize. In some very rare cases, bananas from differing chromosome counts have crossed, but it is not known exactly how it was done and there are only a very very small sample of these plants. I have never heard any accounts of introgression between different sections, thats not to say its not possible, but it is very unlikely and not observed.
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Hi Gabe,
Ha!
I knew someone will come up with this. On my observation and photographic documentation, I have through formal protocol submitted them to a person I know who is attached to one of the local uni. I felt, I saw, I observed and I have to stop at this point. So, I will not disclose anything more here than saying that the particular place I went to have only 2 main species (
in layman's term so others can enjoy my simple notes), one with shiny leaves and square fruits and an erect bud and the other with matte leaves and round fruits and a pendulous bud. Now I found a third guy (pardon me) with a different color big bud, shiny leaves and round fruits. When I compared the 'round' fruits to the sp with the same, they were different in detail. So I told the guy at the uni, go figure... Now he has all my notes, pix and the exact location of the area. It's his job now to get this verified.
So much for my light hearted comments. Through my years of animal and plant dealings and also 25yrs as an advertising photographer, I have developed an eye for detail professionally. In the past, I am in the jungles 3 days a week. Now with my lazy bones and other priorities, maybe once a week. If I were younger like you and the 'third guy' has spectacular foliage, I will pursue this. Nah.. getting old as Bob calls me. I just want to plant my 'naners and enjoy eating them.
Final note: this particular area has thousands of plts of both these species with big clumps growing next to each other and in some cases, it's like as though it's just one clump(or mat as you guys call it).