How to get plants from Plant Banks
 

I've seen a few discussions about getting plants from USDA TARS and a ITC international banana genebank, how does one get plants from these places?

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Just tell them what you want. I got a bunch

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do you have a link for contacting them....much thanks.

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Now that I think back, I think the only reason they let me get the bananas was because I am a community farmer and documenting the bananas in my climate. I don't think people are allowed to just come and take what they want. You need to have an organized goal set.

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Genuine researcher I think Gabe called it.

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Hey Bryce, I submitted an order and I've yet to hear back from them at all.
How long did it take for you to get yours?
Thanks
Larry

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I hear back right away. I double checked and you must meet criteria. I posted a link a while back of an article about the abuse of it.

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What are you looking for maybe I have it?

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Do you have a link to the article?

I submitted for a gros michel, I have the tissue cultured ones but I wanted one from these guys to see if there's a difference, plus it's going in my daughters organic gardening class at her school.

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I don't have that but I bet Keith does.

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Not sure why I used such a harsh title.
http://www.bananas.org/f2/ripping-of...nas-47449.html

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I know these banks are government funded, but I wonder why they don't charge gardeners to receive material? It will generate income to justify producing more
certified material to satisfy demand. The more people who have the genetic material, the more likely it'll continue to be preserved for the long haul.

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That is the point. The people who get it need to perpetuate it. Many people like having rare stuff and show it off but never share. Reading the guidelines you see it is more for growers who will perpetuate it instead of homeowners who will kill it.