Response of banana cv. Malbhog (AAB) to <i>in situ</i> macro-propagation technique for the production of quality planting material in Assam

Duarah, Dorodi P.; Hazarika, D. N.; Langthasa, Supriya; Goswami, R. K.; Kalita, Mira

doi:10.5958/2348-7542.2018.00007.4

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“…subtilis (bio-fertilizer) gave the highest number of suckers (16.8) after three phases of decortication. In another study, the in situ technique with 0.04% BAP +30 g T. viride (biofertilizer) gave 28 suckers after three phases of decortication in 7-9 months (Duarah et al, 2018). Production of plantlets or suckers may Table1.…”

Section: Banana Sucker Productionmentioning

confidence: 98%

“…In a study identify the efficacy of in situ macropropagation techniques using additives such as bio-fertilizers and plant growth regulators, it was reported that the in situ technique with BAP+T. viride (bio-fertilizer) required 26 days for primary sucker emergence (Duarah et al, 2018). Plantlet production depends on variety and environmental factors.…”

Section: Banana Explant Emergence Datementioning

confidence: 99%

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Evaluation of Macro Propagation Techniques for Multiplication of Banana (Musa spp.)

Mekaunint,

Aragaw,

Geto

et al. 2024

J. OASIS AGRIC. SUSTAIN. DEV

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Banana (Musa spp.) is propagated naturally by its sucker and corm. However, they are very slow and prone to the prevalence of insects and pests. It can be propagated commercially using tissue culture. However, this is skill demanding and unaffordable for small-scale farmers. To address this gap, macropropagation techniques have been introduced as an alternative propagation technology, called the Plant Issues of Shoot fragments technique, which means plants resulting from stem fragments. This method can be implemented with limited investment and skill on a small scale. Hence, the purpose of this study was to evaluate in situ and ex situ PIF techniques on two banana varieties (Poyo and Giant Cavendish). The data on the number of suckers for each decortication, days to emergence after decortication, and sucker vigor were collected and analyzed using an independent sample t-test. Furthermore, a cost comparison was conducted for the two techniques. The result showed that the in situ PIF technique could produce 16 suckers in three months with the cost of 0.43 Ethiopian Birr per sucker while the ex situ PIF technique could produce 7 suckers costing 8 ETB on one production cycle in three months period. The emergence date of the first decortication phase was shorter for in situ (12 days) than ex situ (44 days). The in situ technique could be a good alternative for banana seedling production under small-scale farming conditions. It is important to popularize this technique for the better production of banana suckers at a relatively low cost.

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Section: Banana Sucker Productionmentioning

confidence: 98%

Section: Banana Explant Emergence Datementioning

confidence: 99%