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Kostas · 01-03-2011, 05:59 PM

Thank you very much for your replys!

pitangadiego,

Thanks,that video would help on how things are done!

From what i read in the paper i refered to,it is advised to get a pup between 25-50cm in height,trimming the roots off and probably check for damaged portions of the corm from nematodes or weevils and remove these as well. It also advises cutting back the pseudostem to only 10cm in height. But,since it then asks for tc and tissue checks of tced plantlets for virus and other disease,it doesnt say if this makes it safe for certain diseases and pests but not for others and which these are. It also doesnt state heat treating the corm which i see advised elsewhere to kill any remaining nematodes. I also dont know how exactly the heat treatment is properly done and if this kills 100% of the remaining nematodes or not. That is the kind of info i am after.

Chasbear,

Good to hear you are interested in such info as well! I am trying to address the real problems and risks of moving banana pups from banana growing regions here but not the legal ones. These are a complete different chapter with which my friend will help. But he doesnt know much about bananas unfortunately...So i need your help in correcly sanitizing them and checking for and addressing diseases without introducing them to my country.

I am sure most of todays availiable cultivars came from banana growing regions with similar problems and most probably without getting tced first. It just needs correct handling in my opinion in addition to the legal part.

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