Kerala is the land of a variety of bananas. There is a variety here that will surprise anyone. Most of the banana species are inextricably linked with our culture and customs. Bananas can also be grown as an intercrop in the available space. As it is rich in nutrients, the use of bananas is increasing both in the country and abroad.
Originating in Southeast Asia.
They are widely cultivated in more than 130 countries.
Banana occupies 12% of fruit area and 31% of production
About 107 million metric tons of bananas are produced in a year
Source of vitamin B, vitamin C, starch, protein, etc.
Major varieties of bananas.
Cultural Practices.
Tissue culture technique - advantages.
Banana pests.
Banana diseases.
Nutrition deficiency and toxicity.
Banana - vermicompost.
Banana - Thumburmuzhi Compost.
Product diversification.
Method of use for Pseudomonas fluorescens.