Here is a link to the site from Miami University that has info as to their research. Like I stated earlier, Dr. Francko has left there and is now employed by University of Alabama. I have emailed him to see if we can't get more info on this banana.
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I just heard from Dr. Francko, and he is checking with his contacts at Miami University to see where they stand on the release and/or research on the 'Upham Giant'. I will report back to this thread as I learn more from him...