Cooking banana plant amp;lsquo;FHIA-25amp;rsquo;

摘要

This new and distinct variety of cooking banana plant has both Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana in its pedigree. Its Latin name is Musa acuminata×balbisiana group AAB. AA representing two genomes of M. acuminata and B representing one genome of M. balbisiana. It has the following unique combination of desirable features:;1. A high level of resistance to Mycosphaerella fijiensis, causal fungus of the black Sigatoka leaf spot disease.;2. A dwarf plant height that enables it to withstand strong winds.;3. A strong root system which makes it a hardy plant under marginal water and soil conditions.;4. Large bunch sizes that are frequently greater than 45.0 kg.;5. Green fruit has a very good flavor and texture when boiled (as thick slices) or fried (as thin slices).;6. Green fruit that is easy to peel and exudes very little latex when peeled.;7. Harvested mature green fruit that has a long green life.