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Originally Posted by 51st state
Whoo, a big subject here....
As far as comments about shipping around the world are concerned. I would point out the following. Yes, shipping plants US to EU and vice versa and elsewhere is not officially sanctioned.
BUT, and it is a big BUT.
We the independant musa plant growers do have a role to play in promoting biodiversity in Musaceae. many species whilst not recognised as having commercial viability, may hold the genetic keys to such diseases. Who will be growing M. Aurantiaca or M. Nagensium in 50 years time if it is not a commercial product? the Indian govt. agencies and bioversity international already recognise that biodiversity may be key in the future. I could go on about putting rare species into TC (a personal aim of mine) to make wild collections unviable commercially, thus preserving (hopefully) indigenous species. What if Cal. Gold is the key or Siam Ruby ? this is a fun hobby but it maybe does have a wider purpose.
I will continue to buy and sell plants worldwide, unless someone has compelling arguments otherwise.
I look forward to comments
regards
Kev
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That's a good perspective that I hadn't thought of.
My opinon is that if you're from an area with disease you should be careful not to spread it. If you're from northern parts of the world then there is alot less risk of disease, and even less so if you buy tissue culture, or buy seed grown plants.
These mass fields of mono crops pose problems with insect's, disease, and soil depletion.
There maybe a silver lining to the cavendish losing favor to big growers. Maybe we'll have 5 different varities in the supermarket and the consumer will have to try a few different types to find their favorite.
