Musa Transcriptome SSR Database
Karthobiam
Resistant to root lesion nematode(Pratylenchuscoffeae) and being usedfor gene expression studies. Whenmale bud is absent fruits are long likePlantain and has potential for use inbreeding against Xanthomonas wilt.
Special Features:
Name: Karthobiumtham
Synonyms: Pordue
Genome: ABB
Subgroup: unique
Distribution: NorthEastern Indiawithrestricted distribution
DescriptionStature: Medium in size,pseudostem andsparinglywaxcoated
Leaves: Darkgreenonuppersideandshiny
Bunch: Small,horizontalorslightlyangular,45handsoflooselypackedfruitsPlantisanunstablemutantformalebudabsence.
Yeild: 7-10kgs
Fruit:Ashygreen,longwith20-2cm in length and slightly pointed tip ,ashy yellow upon ripening
Pulp: Creamincolorandverysweetintaste
Duraion: 12-13monthsDessert
Utility: Dessert
Specialuses :Suitableformakingbananafigsand wine.
Specialfeatures: Resistant to root lesion nematode (Pratylenchuscoffeae) and being used for gene expression studies. When male bud is absent fruits are long like Plantain and has potential for use in breeding against Xanthomonas wilt.
Problems: Smallerbunch sizeandoccasionalreversionstoproducemalebud
