JoeReal

I hope I have mentioned it clearly that the TC process itself can induce variability and may not be producing true clones from evolutionary perspective.

There are some clues that the variegation is more phenotypic in nature rather than genotypic. We know how pH, sunshine exposure and fertilizer management can affect the pattern of variegation. Much more if they have undergone the physical and chemical exposures during the TC process. Even with cats and dogs, the true genetic clones will not show exactly the same pattern of spots.

Whether these are phenotypic or genotypic variability, that would require tremendous study and I can only speculate. Has genetic tests been done to the various TC clones? We surely cannot predict what characteristics the TC plants will have, nor the range of variabilities if we haven't actually tested them scientifically. The best alternative right now are the statement of experiences from amongst us by comparing how those various TC plants perform. This, however will also be as unreliable as the labeling process when we compare our TC cultivars. This is also compounded by the fact that various companies, people have various techniques.

Perhaps Gabe has more experience and interaction with people in the TC business and how such banana plants perform.