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What is the optimum temperature range for banana growth?
What is the optimum temperature range for banana growth?
- 12°C - 15°C
- 15°C - 35°C
- 36°C - 38°C
- 20°C - 30°C (correct)
What type of fruit is a banana?
What type of fruit is a banana?
- Pome
- Berry (correct)
- Legume
- Drupe
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a banana plant?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a banana plant?
- Annual (correct)
- Herbaceous perennial
- Humid tropical herb
- Monocotyledonous
What is the primary cause of chilling injury in bananas?
What is the primary cause of chilling injury in bananas?
What is the optimal pH range for banana cultivation?
What is the optimal pH range for banana cultivation?
Which irrigation method is typically used for banana cultivation?
Which irrigation method is typically used for banana cultivation?
Which banana varieties are commonly grown in biennial plantations?
Which banana varieties are commonly grown in biennial plantations?
Which region in India is NOT a prominent banana cultivation area?
Which region in India is NOT a prominent banana cultivation area?
What are the important considerations for planting time when it comes to banana cultivation?
What are the important considerations for planting time when it comes to banana cultivation?
What is the typical water requirement for a banana plant per year?
What is the typical water requirement for a banana plant per year?
Flashcards
Banana
Banana
A humid tropical herbaceous perennial, known for its berry-like fruit.
Fruit Type
Fruit Type
Bananas are classified as climacteric berries.
Inflorescence Type
Inflorescence Type
Bananas have a spadix with male, female, and hermaphrodite flowers.
Optimal Temperature
Optimal Temperature
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Soil Requirements
Soil Requirements
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Water Requirement
Water Requirement
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Irrigation Method
Irrigation Method
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Planting Systems
Planting Systems
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Nutritional Value
Nutritional Value
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Chilling Injury
Chilling Injury
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Study Notes
Banana Cultivation
- Plant type: Humid tropical herb, monocotyledonous, monocarpic, herbaceous perennial
- Fruit type: Berry, climacteric fruit
- Inflorescence type: Spadix (male, female, hermaphrodite)
- Botanically: Rhizome is a modified form of stem. Hybrids commonly cultivated ( M. acuminate X M. balbisiana).
- Nutritional value: Rich source of potassium (450 mg/100g), energy (137 K. Ca/100g), sugar (27%). Ripe bananas contain more sugar
- Quality: Better quality bananas have better aroma and crisp pulp; associated with mid-subtropical conditions
- Growing conditions: Prefers a humid tropical climate, grows successfully in a temperature range of 15°C-35°C with relative humidity of 75-85%.
- Optimal temperature: 20-30°C for growth; above 36-38°C may cause scorching
- Storage: 13°C, 85-95% RH for 2-3 weeks
- Soil: Deep, well-drained soil with abundant organic matter; optimal pH is 6.5-7.5; tolerant of soils up to pH 8.5 with suitable amendments
- Water requirements: 1,800-2,200 mm per plant per year
- Irrigation: Drip irrigation (15-25 liters/plant/day)
- Planting time: Can be done throughout the year; important seasons depend on local climate.
- Planting methods: Pit planting, furrow planting (used in annual systems), trench planting, and multi-storey system
- Planting seasons (examples):
- Kharif: June - July
- Rabi: October - November
- February - April (other state example)
- November - December (other state example)
- Cultivation regions/states (examples): Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and areas of coastal Karnataka, and Kerala
- Cultivation systems: Garden land system, biennial plantations, wetland cultivation
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