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Technology to produce virus-free banana
developed
ISLAMABAD (April 20
2004): The scientists have developed the
technology to successfully produce virus-free
banana using the tissue culture technique.
According to a report, the scientists working at
the Institute of Agricultural Bio-technology and
Genetic Resources (IABGR), NARC field trials of
disease-free banana clones of the "Cavendish"
variety have been conducted at various banana
growing locations of Hyderabad, Thatta and Gharo
in Sindh.
Virus-free banana clones produced through tissue
culture in the laboratory were hardened in the
glass house to produce a culture in well-rooted
plants, which were later transported to Sindh.
Survival percentage of these plants in the field
was 80-90 percent, vegetative growth was vigorous
and the fruiting was good.
This research intervention by PARC scientists will
have far reaching implications as it can play a
decisive role to replenish the infected banana.
The government should reduce the burden of tax on
the farmers and agriculture income tax is not at
all justified.
Courtesy Business Recorder
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