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USDA banana germplasm catalog
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
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Re: USDA banana germplasm catalog
Am I correct in assuming that a hobbyist cannot request specimens from this source? I'm not a scientist; I'm just a gardener.
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Re: USDA banana germplasm catalog
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.
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Re: USDA banana germplasm catalog
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.
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Re: USDA banana germplasm catalog
pg93-98
TARS 17396 - ‘Igcpoca’ TARS 17409 - ‘Ignamico’ TARS 17408 - ‘Nchumbahoka Economic Importance - Dessert/Beer |
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Re: USDA banana germplasm catalog
I haven't seen this posted elsewhere. Quite a resource and very useful for IDing cultivars.
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Re: USDA banana germplasm catalog
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.
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Re: USDA banana germplasm catalog
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The USDA TARS is incredibly helpful and as farmers we are truly blessed by their dedication and service. Quote:
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. Quote:
Here are a few of the cultivars we've received
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Re: USDA banana germplasm catalog
what is the 1st photo of what looks to be a huge Plantain ?
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Re: USDA banana germplasm catalog
Can't get the request page to work? Opens up but is blank.
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