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Originally Posted by permaculturekidd
I thought creating hybrids would only be useful for those interested in tissue culture, since hybrids don't have viable seeds.
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There are plenty of hybrids among Musa and the plant world in general that produce seeds. Further, those whose seed produce a plant "true to form" (same phenetics) and are off-patent are termed heirlooms.
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Originally Posted by permaculturekidd
I'm somewhat stand-offish from hybrids; although yields might increase, flavor, viability, nutrition, and uniqueness seem to get lost.
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This is a myth perpetrated by some sellers of seeds.