ISHS Acta Horticulturae 486: II International Symposium on Ornamental Palms & other Monocots from the Tropics
USE OF BANANA (MUSA ACUMINATA CV. ‘GRAND NAIN’) SOMACLONAL VARIANTS FOR ORNAMENTAL PURPOSES. |
| Authors: | G. Grillo, Ma. José Grajal Martín, A. Domínguez |
| Keywords: | growth regulators, in vitro, non-true-to-type, off-types, paclobutrazol |
| Abstract:
Mass propagation of bananas through in vitro techniques can lead to a high percentage of non-true-to-type (somaclonal variants) plants. Variation has been found for: plant height, leaf shape and colour, pseudostem morphology and colour, reproductive organs morphology and sucker emission rate. Some of these somaclonal variants, such as the extra-dwarf or variegated types, might be interesting for their use in landscaping or for indoor pot cultivation. Growth regulators could be used to modify the growth habits of banana plants for ornamental purposes. | |
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