Exploring the potential of a newly discovered Arabidopsis gene as a molecular trait in banana for increasing resistance against fungal disease KU Leuven
Banana (Musa spp.) is one of the major crops globally, as it is an essential food source for millions of people as well as an important export product for many (sub)tropical countries. Banana production is threatened by diverse abiotic (e.g. drought, soil salinity, temperature extremes) and biotic (e.g. diseases) factors. Of relevance for this study are the two most important fungal diseases in banana; Fusarium wilt, caused ...