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    Question

    What are the two wild species from which most modern

    edible parthenocarpic bananas originate?
    A Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Grand Naine and Dwarf Cavendish Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Robusta and Rasthali Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Nendran and Poovan Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Parthenocarpic" refers to the ability of the fruit to develop without fertilization, which is a desirable trait in commercial banana cultivation. Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana serve as the genetic basis for the diverse banana varieties cultivated worldwide.

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