HORTIBAN 2 (PITA 24)

Crop Name: Banana

National Code: NGMA-26-4

Variety Name: HORTIBAN 2

Original Name: PITA 24

Outstanding Characteristics: High total carotenoid content, sweet taste, tolerance to weevils and nematodes (37.8 ton/ha)

Agroecological Zones: Sourthern guinea savannah and forest ecologies

Origin/Source: IITA, IBADAN

Developing Institute: IITA & NIHORT IBADAN;

Breeder(s)/Collaborators: Rony Swennen, Abdou Tenkouano, Delphine Amah, Moses Nyine, Dorcas Ibitoye, M.E. Diebiru-Ojo, Yao Kolombia, R.B. Ibe, G.O. Okunola, M.L. Attanda, O.R. Aderibigbe, P.E. Akin-Idowu, V.W. Onuoha, M.A. Adebayo, C.C. nwagburuka, O.E. Akinboye, E.O. A Olarinmoye, Ajayi, O.A.K. Olomide and O.T. Ademoyrgun

Potential Yield (t/ha): 37.8

Year of Release: 2026

Year of Registration: 2026