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Review
. 2025 Sep 11.
doi: 10.1111/jipb.70025. Online ahead of print.

Banana breeding by genome design

Rida Arshad  1   2 , Tayyaba Razzaq  1   2 , Bilal Ahmad  1 , Ting Hou  1 , Chaochao Li  2 , Zhongxin Jin  2 , Wei Zhang  2 , Zhongjie Liu  1 , Hui-Run Huang  3 , Peitao Lü  2 , Wei Wang  2 , Xue-Jun Ge  3 , Yongfeng Zhou  1   4 , Jianghui Xie  2
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Review

Banana breeding by genome design

Rida Arshad et al. J Integr Plant Biol. .

Abstract

Bananas and plantains of the genus Musa constitute the most vital fruits and staple foods. Cultivated bananas may have originated from intraspecific and interspecific hybridizations of four wild species, namely Musa acuminata (A), M. balbisiana (B), M. schizocarpa (S), and the Australimusa species (T). Here, we appraise the advances made in banana genomics, genetics, and breeding over the past few decades. The sequencing of Musa genomes has been a major breakthrough in banana research programs, presenting unprecedented possibilities for gaining deeper insights into the evolution, domestication, breeding, and genetics of indispensable agronomic traits of bananas. Also, we delve into how these genetic facets, coupled with innovative genomic-assisted tools, including genomic selection and gene editing, propel advancements in banana breeding endeavors. Ultimately, we propose the forthcoming prospects within the domain of banana genetics and breeding.

Keywords: Musa; bananas; domestication; genetics; genomic breeding; genomics.

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