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Genetic Improvement of Banana

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Banana (Musa spp.) stands as one of the most important staple crops globally, catering to both food security and economic livelihoods in numerous tropical and subtropical regions. However, the banana industry faces significant challenges such as diseases, pests, climate change, and the need for improved nutritional content. Conventional plant protection and production practices have proved to be insufficient to combat the challenges in the form of new pathotypes and severe global climatic change. It necessitates the development of climate-resilient varieties with improved nutritional quality. Moreover, superior varieties of banana with improved metabolite production to fight biotic and abiotic constraints can also be developed. The triploid nature of the popular banana cultivars limits the use of conventional breeding techniques. Hence, genetic improvement emerges as a crucial approach to address these challenges and secure the sustainability of banana production. This chapter provides an extensive overview of the advancements in genetic improvement strategies for banana including in vitro mutation, gene transfer and RNA interference techniques. It also explains the advancements in genome editing and the contribution of functional genomics in the genetic improvement of banana. This chapter highlights the successes achieved through genetic improvement efforts, such as the development of disease-resistant and abiotic stress-tolerant varieties and banana with improved fruit quality, extended shelf life and architecture. Furthermore, the review addresses the regulatory considerations associated with genetically improved banana and identifies future challenges that must be addressed to fully realize the potential of these biotechnological advancements.

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