Lilak, a banana (Musa spp) selection from tissue culture.
1994
Patena L.F. | Sotto R.C. | Avenido R.A. | Dimaculangan J.G. | Barba R.C.
Lilak, is a new-banana introduction from tissue culture. This selection may be a potential export banana. It has excellent eating quality with flavor and aroma comparable to that of 'Lakatan'. The fruit is oblong, cylindrical with blunt tips and weigh from 102-207 g. The skin is smooth, dark yellow, thick, and firm similar to 'Lakatan'. The flesh is light yellow orange with total soluble solids ranging from 19 to 27 deg Brix. The fruit stalk (pedicel) attachment is remarkably strong which is desirable characteristics when fruits are to be transported locally or overseas. Under greenhouse conditions, the yield is high. The number of hands per bunch ranges from 6-8 while the number of fingers per hand ranges from 14-16. In terms of overall quality, size and appearance, it may be superior to 'Lakatan'. Suckers from greenhouse-grown plants are now planted in the field for further evaluation. The origin of the initial material and explants used in the establishment of in vitro cultures is also being traced. The plant has been in vitro propagated using the method developed at IPB [College, Laguna, Philippines].
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