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Old 02-21-2015, 12:55 AM   #12 (permalink)
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Default Re: legal tetraploids for cross breeding?

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Originally Posted by luteo View Post
I too am interested in any publications that break down the cultivars, their fertility, and compatibility. Totally new to bananas, so I only understand that we have lots of sterile cultivars and then wild stuff. And that the A-B system exists. Purchasing some seeds to start and get the hang of raising them up. My interest lies in not only hardiness, but also maintaining genetic diversity, and the cultivars used for textiles and dyeing.
"Purchasing some seeds to start and get the hang of raising them up".

I'm sorry it's not that easy.

"the A-B system exists"

I'm sorry, and wish I could rectify, but you are exposing a 2-3 year void in biology/genetics education.

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Originally Posted by whynot View Post
that's awesome info, really helps give me some direction in this. Is there a list anywhere of the male/female fertility of cultivars? anyone know about Viente Chohol?
Most of us here know about Viente Cohol, and especially that there is no interest in propagating it for commercial or backyard purposes.

How about telling us a little more about where you live and what your goals are, and we can give you some recommendations to go forward with?
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