Differential growth and transpiration responses among banana (Musa Spp.) hybrids—hope for breeding drought tolerant bananas?

Summary Statement: This study, one of the first in its kind, uses a promising approach to phenotype and evaluate offspring and presents the evaluation of 16 East African Highland type banana hybrids ( Musa spp.) purposely bred for drought avoidance and tolerance. Despite primarily using the Musa acuminata genetic background, promising genotypes were identified.

Nansamba, M.; Sibiya, J.; Gambart, C.; Karamura, D.; Karamura, E.; Tumuhimbise, R.; Carpentier, S.C.