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Gabe15 · 08-18-2012, 09:24 AM

They are in the same group (AAA), which only describes a bananas genome but does not give any real information about its origin. They are classified under different subgroups which are theoretically monophyletic and can give information on origination. Cavendish are classified to (AAA Cavendish) and Gros Michel to (AAA Gros Michel). Although they originate from different meiotic events, they are still actually closely related and share at least one parent cultivar, a diploid AA Muraru. When I have the time I will try to find some of the papers I have on this subject and post them here.

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Gabe15 Moderator Gabe15's Photo Gallery Location: Oahu, Hawaii Find me on the map! Zone: 12 Name: Gabe Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,892 BananaBucks : 13,504,497 Feedback: 5 / 100% Said "Thanks" 2 Times Was Thanked 8,246 Times in 2,201 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 8 Times	Re: Cavendish and Gros Michel Genetics They are in the same group (AAA), which only describes a bananas genome but does not give any real information about its origin. They are classified under different subgroups which are theoretically monophyletic and can give information on origination. Cavendish are classified to (AAA Cavendish) and Gros Michel to (AAA Gros Michel). Although they originate from different meiotic events, they are still actually closely related and share at least one parent cultivar, a diploid AA Muraru. When I have the time I will try to find some of the papers I have on this subject and post them here. __________________ Growing bananas in Colorado, Washington, Hawaii since 2004. Commercial banana farmer, 200+ varieties.