The conservation of crop genetic resources, including their wild relatives, is of utmost
importance for the future of mankind. Most crops produce orthodox seeds and can, therefore …

The inherent ability of seeds (orthodox, intermediate, and recalcitrant seeds and vegetative
propagules) to serve as carriers of pests and pathogens (hereafter referred to as pests) and …

High-throughput sequencing (HTS) technologies have brought tremendous improvements in
the ability to detect plant viruses and have great potential for application in virus routine …

Vegetatively propagated crops suffer from yield loss and reduced stand density and
longevity caused by the build‐up of certain pests and pathogens between successive …

Banana bunchy top is one of the most damaging diseases in banana cultivation. However,
the distribution and molecular diversity of banana bunchy top virus (BBTV) as well as its …

This chapter describes viral diseases of banana (Musa and Ensete), providing information
on their economic impact, distribution, history, symptoms, causal agent, disease cycle and …

The banana mild mosaic virus (BanMMV)(Betaflexiviridae, Quinvirinae, unassigned species)
is a filamentous virus that infects Musa spp. and has a very wide geographical distribution …

Abstract The Bioversity International Transit Center (ITC) for banana hosts more than 1500
accessions largely covering the genetic diversity of the genus Musa. Its objective is to …

Significant opportunities exist for improving edible bananas to tackle emerging productivity
challenges due to the continuous spread of diseases and to improve nutritional …

The main edible and cultivated banana varieties are intra-and interspecific hybrids of the two
main Musa species, Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana, having diploid genomes …