ABSTRACT

With the current world population growth of 1.2%, the earth can expect to house 9-10 billion people by 2050. Food production, too, must increase to accommodate these numbers. Easy growing, high calorie, nutritious foods, such as bananas are the top priority as a solution to this imminent problem. The first comprehensive compendium on bananas in rec

chapter Chapter 1|20 pages

General Plant Morphology of Musa

chapter Chapter 3|12 pages

Genetic Resources for Banana Improvement

chapter Chapter 4|18 pages

Genomes, Cytogenetics, and Flow Cytometry of Musa

chapter Chapter 5|14 pages

Genetics of Important Traits in Musa

chapter Chapter 6|36 pages

Major Diseases of Banana

chapter Chapter 7|24 pages

Integrated Pest Management of Banana

chapter Chapter 8|36 pages

Reproductive Biology

chapter Chapter 9|22 pages

Breeding Techniques

chapter Chapter 10|16 pages

Mutations and Cultivar Development of Banana

chapter Chapter 11|18 pages

Biotechnology in Musa Improvement

chapter Chapter 12|14 pages

Genotype by Environment Interaction and Musa Improvement

chapter Chapter 13|18 pages

Quality Improvement of Cultivated Musa

chapter Chapter 14|16 pages

Postharvest Processed Products from Banana

chapter Chapter 15|20 pages

Propagation Methods in Musa

chapter Chapter 16|16 pages

Hybrid Distribution to Farmers: Adoption and Challenges

chapter Chapter 18|3 pages

Future Prospects