. KARAKTERISASI MORFOLOGI DUA KULTIVAR PISANG (PISANG KEPOK DAN PISANG RAJA SEREH) DARI JENIS Musa acuminata x balbisiana DI KECAMATAN TAPUNG HILIR, KABUPATEN KAMPAR, PROVINSI RIAU

Abstract

Banana is a member of the genus Musa family Musaceae which has high diversity and is widely cultivated in Indonesia, including in Tapung Hilir District, Kampar Regency, Riau. The purpose of this study was to identify similarities in the morphological characters of two banana cultivars found in Tapung Hilir District, namely Kepok and Raja Sereh. This research was conducted from June to September 2022. The morphological characters found have been described. The results showed that the two banana cultivars had similarities in the type of stand, leaf shape, heart shape, bract removal, bunch position, ovary shape and dominant flavor.