Phenotypes of the untransformed banana plant and p<i>MusamiRAN156</i>-1301 derived transgenic banana plant.

<p>(A) Gross difference in the growth of the untransformed banana plant and p1301-<i>MusamiRNA156</i> derived transgenic banana plant. (B) Poor development of the root system in the two plants 1 month post hardening. Difference in the leaf anatomy of the untransformed banana plant and p1301-<i>MusamiRNA156</i> derived transgenic banana plant (C, D and E). Growth difference seen in the untransformed banana plant and p1301-<i>MusamiRNA156</i> derived banana plant, three months post hardening (F). Microscopic examination of the leaf cellular pattern seen in the untransformed banana plant and p1301-<i>MusamiRNA156</i> derived transgenic banana plant (G and H).