Musa balbisiana (BB) and M. acuminata (AA) are the two wild diploid progenitors of the
cultivated, triploid, tetraploids bananas and plantains. Collection and safe conservation of …

The ability of seeds to withstand drying is fundamental to ex situ seed conservation but
drying responses are not well known for most wild species including crop wild relatives. We …

Crop utilization and preservation patterns vary widely across regions and communities,
reflecting the rich diversity of cultures and environments in the Global South. Additionally …

Garcinia andamanica King is a tropical fruit bearing species used for a variety of purposes
by aboriginal tribes and settler communities of Andaman Islands, India. To explore its …

Wild bananas provide important genetic materials for further banana improvement, therefore
they need to be conserved and studied. This study aimed to describe morphological …

Rice is everyday meal of about half of the world's population. Demand for rice is
continuously growing because of increasing population. With the impact of climate change …

Rice is the staple food and source of carbohydrates for about half of the world's population.
The demand for rice is continuously increasing because of the ever growing human …

Abstract Musa velutina H. Wendl. & Drude is a member of the Musaceae family, which is
known as the pink velvet banana. This species has problems with seed germination. The …

Abstract Pisang Klutuk Wulung is one of Musa balbisiana accessions which has potential for
genetic improvement of cultivated banana so that its conservation is essential. This research …

Inadequate know-how on seed and nursery technology of wild edible fruits is a bottleneck
for their commercialization. The seeds of Baccaurea courtallensis lose their viability within …