DEAS 1035: 2020, Banana seeds - Requirements for certification, First Edition

This Working Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements for certification for banana (Musa spp.) seed. It applies to tissue culture, macro-propagation and conventionally produced planting materials. The Draft Standard specifies the certification requirements for pre-basic, basic and certified seed of banana (Musa L. species). It includes requirements for tissue culture, macro-propagation and conventionally produced planting materials categories, eligible varieties, application for certification, specific nurseries and field requirements, field inspection, size of the suckers and plantlets, certificates, packaging, labelling, and post-control tests.