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M20

NAROBan2 was released in 2017

Technology codeNAROBAN2
Lead instituteNaCRRI
ReadinessReleased
IP status
M20

Problem addressed

Resistant to Black Sigatoka (leaf spot disease) • Tolerant to Banana Weevils (insects that reduce plantation longevity) • Tolerant to Nematodes


About this technology

Performance and benefits

KEY PERFORMANCE60.4 t/ha/yr

Plant maturity: 13.3 months
Bunch maturity: 3-5 months
Days to bunch maturity = 130
Suitable production ecosystem: Well drained loam
soils

Where it is suitable

Agro-ecological zones
Districts
Target usersFarmers
Value-chain stage

Application guidance

Research evidence

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