The genetic relations of Musa species from Mount Jaya, New Guinea, and a reappraisal of the sections of Musa (Musaceae)

• Authors : Wong, C.; Argent, G.; Kiew, R.; Ohn Set, ; Gan, Y.Y.


• Document type : Journal article


• Year of publication : 2003


• Journal title : The Gardens' Bulletin Singapore


• Volume (number) : 55 (1)




• Pages : 97-111


• Peer-reviewed : Yes


• ISSN : 0374-7859


• Language(s) : English


• Abstract : Molecular analysis using amplified fragment length polymorphism (AFLP) confirms the status of Musa banksii F. Muell. as a subspecies of M. acuminata Colla and shows M. johnsii Argent to be genetically more similar to the Australian M. jackeyi W. Hill than to M. lolodensis Cheesman from New Guinea. In addition, AFLP analysis supports only two sections as genetically distinct, namely Sect. Musa (including Sect. Rhodochlamys) and Sect. Callimusa (including Sect. Australimusa). No material for Sect. Igentimusa was available for study. However, for practical purposes of grouping banana species, four informal groups are recognised - the 'acuminata' and 'ornata' groups within Sect. Musa. and the 'coccinea' and 'textilis' groups within sect. Callimusa. A key to the sections and informal groups is provided.


• Keywords : MUSA ACUMINATA; MUSA ACUMINATA SSP. BANKSII; MUSA LOLODENSIS; PAPUA NEW GUINEA; SECTIONS


• Open access : Yes


• Document on publisher's site : View article on publisher's site


• Musalit document ID : IN200473

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