The
state of Nagaland is located in a region known to be a micro-centre of Musa evolution. The prevailing
agro-climatic conditions are known to support various members of the genus.
This study documents 12 species, which
is an ideal representation of the rich diversity of this genus in an area of
16,579 sq. km. The various species were classified using morphological
descriptors based on INIBAP, 1996 following the subsequent collection of the
live specimen. The various species documented have been found to exist in
single populations or in association with other species and their distribution
depends on the varying altitudinal profile as well as the agro-climatic and
topographical condition of the environment.
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