Taiwan has developed the TC9 banana variety that is resistant to Panama disease.
2026-01-05 00:00
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The Taiwan Banana Research Institute has developed a new banana cultivar, Tai-Chiao No. 9 (TC9), with resistance to Panama disease. The variety is intended for future deployment beyond Taiwan, pending completion of plant breeders' rights in overseas markets. Bananas are an economically important crop.
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