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Gabe15
12-24-2015, 01:41 PM
Sorry if this has been posted elsewhere, but it brand new and was just brought to my attention:
https://www.ars.usda.gov/Services/docs.htm?docid=25767
Am I correct in assuming that a hobbyist cannot request specimens from this source? I'm not a scientist; I'm just a gardener.
Gabe15
12-24-2015, 03:18 PM
Anyone can request, but actually receiving the material is another matter. As a bonafide researcher I've requested material many times with no response. Generally they would discourage casual hobbyists as it is quite an effort to prep the plants and send them off. Other USDA genebanks maintaining seed collections are a lot more likely to freely send small seed samples.
I know about UCDavis for ficus and other starts so I was wondering about the tropical repositories. I've never requested any plant material but might someday. Thanks for clarifying.
Kegas76
12-25-2015, 01:10 PM
pg93-98
TARS 17396 - ‘Igcpoca’
TARS 17409 - ‘Ignamico’
TARS 17408 - ‘Nchumbahoka
Economic Importance - Dessert/Beer
:nanadrink: :bananas_b
robguz24
12-25-2015, 01:16 PM
I haven't seen this posted elsewhere. Quite a resource and very useful for IDing cultivars.
geosulcata
12-25-2015, 03:00 PM
I was able to open the catalog on my computer -what a great resource for helping to identify bananas. Wonderful pictures and information on taste.
PR-Giants
01-02-2016, 10:00 AM
Anyone can request, but actually receiving the material is another matter. As a bonafide researcher I've requested material many times with no response.
Wow Gabe that is surprising to read and never would've expected that. As a bonafide farm we've received the material upon every request, however it does take about 3 or 4 days after placing the request to receive the plantlets.
The USDA TARS is incredibly helpful and as farmers we are truly blessed by their dedication and service.
I know about UCDavis for ficus and other starts so I was wondering about the tropical repositories. I've never requested any plant material but might someday. Thanks for clarifying.
Hi Kat, there is an old thread explaining how to request and the miami repository is probably the easiest to qualify for. Basically you can receive any material (free of charge) that is not readily available commercially, Geo can probably help you further.
If you do request from the PR repository, I'd recommend the
Manini
Patupi
Tigua
Pioneira
Goldfinger
Guaran Enano
Nino Enano
TMB 2x 9128-3
FHIA-21
and all the plantains. :)
I haven't seen this posted elsewhere. Quite a resource and very useful for IDing cultivars.
:)
Here are a few of the cultivars we've received
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=52380 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=52380)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=52227 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=52227&ppuser=12081)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=57043 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=57043)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=51941 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=51941)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=56807 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=56807)
edzone9
01-02-2016, 09:53 PM
what is the 1st photo of what looks to be a huge Plantain ?
Thanks Ed
P.s. Im glad that PR has most of those Varieties .
what is the 1st photo of what looks to be a huge Plantain ?
Thanks Ed
P.s. Im glad that PR has most of those Varieties .
I think that is the French Red. 👍🍾
blownz281
01-06-2016, 11:36 AM
Can't get the request page to work? Opens up but is blank.
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