'BRS Platina'
'BRS Platina' at a glance
Ploidy level
4x
Genome group
AAAB
Subgroup
Prata type
Status
Synthetic hybrid
Breeder's code
PA4244
Pedigree
ITC code
'BRS Platina' is a tetraploid hybrid developed by Embrapa Cassava and Fruits. It is a Prata type with resistance to Fusarium wilt.
Contents
Agronomic traits, yield and fruit characteristics
Agronomic characteristics are similar to 'Prata Ana'. 'BRS Platina' has good tillering.
Average yield is around 20 t/ha.yr. In fertile soils, average yield can reach 40 t/ha.yr.
The fruits are similar to those of 'Prata Ana' in terms of shape, size and flavor. However, they should be consumed when the peel is slightly greener, like for Cavendish cultivars.
Host reaction to diseases and pests
'BRS Platina' differs from 'Prata Ana' in that it is resistant to Sigatoka leaf spot and Fusarium wilt.
It is moderately susceptible to black leaf streak, susceptible to nematodes and resistant to weevils.
References
See also on this website
Musapedia pages on improved materials:
- BITA-2
- BITA-3
- BRS Platina
- CRBP-39
- FHIA-01
- FHIA-02
- FHIA-03
- FHIA-17
- FHIA-18
- FHIA-20
- FHIA-21
- FHIA-23
- FHIA-25
- FLHORBAN 916
- FLHORBAN 920
- Formosana
- GCTCV-105
- GCTCV-119
- GCTCV-218
- Goldfinger
- Kabana 6H
- Kiwangaazi
- M9
- NARITA 1
- NARITA 10
- NARITA 11
- NARITA 12
- NARITA 13
- NARITA 14
- NARITA 15
- NARITA 16
- NARITA 17
- NARITA 18
- NARITA 19
- NARITA 2
- NARITA 20
- NARITA 21
- NARITA 22
- NARITA 23
- NARITA 24
- NARITA 25
- NARITA 26
- NARITA 27
- NARITA 3
- NARITA 4
- NARITA 5
- NARITA 6
- NARITA 7
- NARITA 8
- NARITA 9
External links
Amorim, E.P., dos Santos-Serejo, J.A., Ferreira, C.F. and de Oliveira e Silva, S. 2011. BRS Platina. Banana cultivar from the Prata types resistant to Fusarium wilt. Embrapa Cassava and Fruits.