"Creation of a molecular toolbox"
*Project 8 – Novel genes for fungal resistance and postharvest quality
Results: A better understanding of what goes on at the molecular level when bananas develop.
*Project 9 – Development of transgenic bananas with resistance to banana bunchy top virus and banana bract mosaic virus
Results: Creation of technology that will aid in creating virus resistant bananas.
*Project 10 – Genetic transformation of prototype bananas for black Sigatoka and Fusarium resistance
Results: Discovery of the most effective way to transform bananas.
*Project 11 – Genetic engineering of ethylene biosynthesis in bananas
Results: Knowledge of the genetic makeup of bananas.
*Project 12 – Use of biotechnology to produce transgenic banana resistant to banana bunchy top virus infection
Results: Evidence that it is possible to use some of these results to make bananas better.
