The first generation transgenic crops used strong constitutive promoters for transgene expression. However, tissue-specific expression is desirable for more precise targeting of transgenes. Moreover, piercing/sucking insects, which are generally resistant to insecticidal Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) proteins, have emerged as a major pests since the introduction of transgenic crops expressing the...

Drought stress is a major limiting factor for banana production and the incidence of drought spells expected to increase with climate change. Climate smart practices varieties are needed, but evaluation in field hampered by lack reliable physiological indicators. We investigated potential using stable carbon isotope ratios (?13C) leaf temperature its derived DANS (Degrees above Non-Stressed Can...

Black Sigatoka, caused by Mycosphaerella fijiensis Morelet (Pseudocercospora [Morelet] Deighton), is one of the most devastating diseases banana. In commercial banana cropping systems, Sigatoka mainly managed fungicides. The emergence resistant strains M. to commonly used fungicides has necessitated an evaluation their efficacy on untreated (wild) populations. Our study effectiveness main fungi...

The objective of this study was to evaluate the gas exchange and leaf area requirement for yield six tall ‘Prata’ banana genotypes, under semi-arid conditions. genotypes ‘Pacovan’ (AAB), ‘Pacovan Ken’ (AAAB), ‘Preciosa’ ‘Japira’ ‘PV79-34’ (AAAB) ‘Garantida’ (four tetraploid hybrids one triploid cultivar) were evaluated in two cycles, arranged a completely randomized design factorial scheme, wit...

Growing environmental concerns have heightened interest in the development of environmentally friendly materials. The purpose this study is to evaluate how mechanical and thermal properties thermoplastic cassava starch (TPCS) are affected by presence banana leaf fibre (BLF). By incorporating between 10% 80% weight into TPCS matrix, biocomposites were created. parameters samples determined. resu...

Banana bunchy top disease (BBTD) is an invasive viral spreading in Africa. It transmitted by banana aphids and infected planting material, causing production losses. Clean seeds timely eradication of diseased plants are effective tools BBTD management. These depend on detection. We assessed the relationship between symptom expression infectivity virus four cultivars banana. Plantlets from culti...

The probiotic juice is one of the newest innovation opportunities in various kinds of healthy drinkꞌs business. The aim of this study was to investigate effect of banana pureeꞌs on survival of Lactobacillus casei and physicochemical and sensory properties of cocktail juice containing apples and bananas juice during storage. The amounts of banana puree were added in 3 levels (7% and 15%) to appl...

Banana is the fourth most important staple food in the world, behind rice, wheat, and maize, with more than 100 million tons produced annually [1]. Although the majority of bananas produced are consumed locally, banana export is a multi-billion–dollar business [2]. Bananas are grown in more than 100 countries worldwide, largely in developing countries in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and La...