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Old 07-01-2012, 10:53 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Default Re: Gros Michel?

I don't know the answer, but it could be Gros Michel. The Kepler and Rust book does mention (after stating "leaf stalks very pale green with no distinct red margins") that "strong sun may encourage a red wash" on the petioles; and Daniels' ID guide mentions that the petioles can be green or pink, depending on conditions. On my plants (none of which are Gros Michel), the amount of red on the petioles really depends on all sorts of environmental conditions.

The wide open petiole canals with wings certainly are consistent with GM, as is the hairy bunch stalk (peduncle). From the photos I've seen, the bent rachis mentioned by Kepler and Rust is a couple of feet below the bunch, so you wouldn't be able to evaluate that trait yet.

It's got to be a AAA genome plant, I just wouldn't bet the house on it being GM, yet. Please post more photos as the rachis grows and the bunch develops.
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