Evidence of a new Musa species - M. swarnaphalya in India and its confirmation through morpho-molecular characterization

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2011-06-30

Keywords:

Banana, Musa swarnaphalya, new species
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  • S. Uma National Research Centre for Banana, Thogamalai Road, Thayanur Post, Tiruchirapalli 620 102, Tamil Nadu
  • M.S. Saraswathi National Research Centre for Banana, Thogamalai Road, Thayanur Post, Tiruchirapalli 620 102, Tamil Nadu
  • P. Durai National Research Centre for Banana, Thogamalai Road, Thayanur Post, Tiruchirapalli 620 102, Tamil Nadu

Abstract

A new species, Musa swarnaphalya, Uma, Saraswathi and Durai, has been identified from Sessa village of Balukpong district in southern Arunachal Pradesh. It is characterised by its unique greenish-yellow colour male bud. Diploid status of this species was proven using flow cytometry and its identity as a new species was assessed through morpho-taxonomy and confirmed through RAPD and IRAP markers. M. swarnaphalya grouped with M. itinerans and M. nagensium in a distinct cluster confirming its stand within the section Eumusa. Freedom from pests and diseases in its place of distribution suggests its possible utility as a resistant gene source in future breeding programmes.

How to Cite

Uma, S., Saraswathi, M., & Durai, P. (2011). Evidence of a new Musa species - M. swarnaphalya in India and its confirmation through morpho-molecular characterization. Indian Journal of Horticulture, 68(02), 145–151. Retrieved from https://journal.iahs.org.in/index.php/ijh/article/view/1873

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