Study finds climate-resilient traits in wild ‘Sikkim banana’
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चर्चा में क्यों
Researchers from Nagaland University published a study in *Flora and Fauna* highlighting the climate-resilient and disease-resistant traits of the wild-seeded 'Sikkim banana' (*Musa sikkimensis*).
पृष्ठभूमि
The study, conducted by K.R. Singh, S. Walling, and Animesh Sarkar, identifies *Musa sikkimensis* (also known as 'Darjeeling banana' or 'Sikkim banana') as a species with high genetic diversity. It is noted for its ability to adapt to diverse environments and its potential for sustainable agriculture.
प्रीलिम्स के लिए तथ्य
- पर्यावरणMusa sikkimensis: A wild-seeded banana species also known as 'Sikkim banana' or 'Darjeeling banana'.
- तथ्यNagaland University researchers identified the species' traits in a study published in the journal *Flora and Fauna*.
- तथ्यKey traits identified in the Sikkim banana include genetic diversity and disease resistance.
मेन्स के लिए
Q. Discuss the significance of preserving wild-seeded crop varieties in ensuring food security and climate resilience in the face of global agricultural challenges.
उत्तर के आयाम
- Genetic erosion: Loss of indigenous biodiversity due to monoculture-centric commercial farming
- Climate adaptation: Utilization of wild-type traits to develop heat and drought-tolerant cultivars
- Food security: Diversification of crop genetic pools to mitigate regional disease outbreaks
कीवर्ड: Climate resilience · Genetic diversity · Food security · Sustainable agriculture · Biodiversity conservation
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