Banana Cultivation and Research

Population structure, genetic diversity and global migration of the banana Fusarium wilt pathogen, Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense tropical race 4

The paper analyzes the population structure and genetic diversity of Foc TR4 using whole genome sequences to trace its origin and migration patterns.

Sustaining smallholder banana production in Banana Bunchy Top Disease endemic landscapes: integrating clean seed, roguing, and farmer training

This study evaluates strategies to sustain banana production in areas affected by Banana Bunchy Top Disease by integrating clean seed programs, roguing, and farmer training.

What makes a banana false? How the genome of Ethiopian orphan staple Ensete ventricosum differs from the banana A and B sub-genomes

The paper reports a de novo genome assembly and annotation of Ensete ventricosum landrace Mazia, revealing unique genomic features and functional signatures compared to banana sub-genomes.

Integrated Molecular and AI-Based Diagnostics for Banana Diseases: Development, Optimization, and Field Deployment of LAMP and Computer Vision Technologies

This paper develops and deploys LAMP and computer vision tools for rapid, scalable banana disease detection in Sub-Saharan Africa, achieving high accuracy and reducing diagnostic time.

Isolation and characterization of novel banana rhizosphere bacteria for the control of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense TR4

The paper isolates and characterizes banana rhizosphere bacteria that inhibit Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense TR4, identifying two strains with strong biocontrol activity.

Cost-effective early detection of banana bunchy top disease: insights from spatio-temporal modelling in Benin

The paper uses spatio-temporal modeling to evaluate cost-effective strategies for early detection of banana bunchy top disease in Benin, finding that early detection is expensive but feasible with optimized sampling.

Overexpression of MusaVicilin Gene for Disease Resistance in Banana

This study overexpresses the MusaVicilin gene in banana to enhance resistance to Xanthomonas vasicola pv. musacearum, showing improved disease resistance in transgenic plants.

Transposon activity eliminates a crucial fungal secondary metabolite cluster while preserving pathogenicity

The paper shows that transposon activity in TR4 fungi deletes a secondary metabolite cluster, reducing fusaric acid production without affecting pathogenicity.

Molecular Heterosis in the Abaca (Musa textilis Nee) BC2 Hybrid, Bandala

This study analyzes expression heterosis in a BC2 abaca hybrid, identifying non-additive transcript patterns and regulatory interactions contributing to phenotypic traits.

Long read sequencing and assembly of wild diploid relatives and cultivars in support of banana breeding programs

The paper presents long-read sequencing and assembly of seven banana genomes to support breeding programs and genomics resources for banana improvement.

Development and validation of allele specific RLK gene markers for banana bunchy top disease (BBTD) resistance in banana

The paper develops and validates allele-specific RLK gene markers for BBTV resistance in banana, identifying polymorphic markers that distinguish Musa genotypes and reveal genetic diversity.

The assembled Banana dihaploid mitochondrial genome is compact with a high number of gene copies

The paper assembles the mitochondrial genome of Musa acuminata and finds it has a high gene copy number and is compact with 233 genes.