Wiley recognizes iita’s reviewed article on banana improvement as a top-cited study

A review paper on the genetic improvement of bananas has been selected as one of Wiley’s most cited papers, highlighting its critical role in improving one of the world’s most important staple crops.

Published in The Plant Genome, the research probes into CRISPR/Cas genome editing techniques that could impact banana breeding, making the crop more resilient to devastating diseases. Led by a team of scientists from the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), the widely referenced paper “Precision Genetics Tools for Genetic Improvement of Banana” addresses long-standing challenges in banana production and offers a precise, efficient, and sustainable solution for farmers worldwide.

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