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Gabe15 · 10-10-2006, 12:19 PM

When crossing landraces and species, it is important to note which was male and which was female, however this information is obviously not available for this hybrid. The reason being, that in some crosses using the same varieties, depending on which one was female and which was male can determine if parthenocarpic traits get passed down. It seems that if they have a reliable true to type seed source, then these plants are not parthenocarpic. I tried to find genetic information on 'Chini Champa' and it looks like it is a diploid (AB) landrace. Musa sikkimensis is also diploid (SS), so it is likely that this hybrid is also diploid.

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Gabe15 Moderator Gabe15's Photo Gallery Location: Oahu, Hawaii Find me on the map! Zone: 12 Name: Gabe Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,892 BananaBucks : 13,349,494 Feedback: 5 / 100% Said "Thanks" 1 Times Was Thanked 8,241 Times in 2,200 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 8 Times	Re: Helen's Hybrid When crossing landraces and species, it is important to note which was male and which was female, however this information is obviously not available for this hybrid. The reason being, that in some crosses using the same varieties, depending on which one was female and which was male can determine if parthenocarpic traits get passed down. It seems that if they have a reliable true to type seed source, then these plants are not parthenocarpic. I tried to find genetic information on 'Chini Champa' and it looks like it is a diploid (AB) landrace. Musa sikkimensis is also diploid (SS), so it is likely that this hybrid is also diploid. __________________ Growing bananas in Colorado, Washington, Hawaii since 2004. Commercial banana farmer, 200+ varieties.