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What is the optimal temperature range for banana growth?
What is the optimal temperature range for banana growth?
Bananas are primarily grown in which of the following regions in India?
Bananas are primarily grown in which of the following regions in India?
What type of fruit is a banana?
What type of fruit is a banana?
What is the primary source of potassium in bananas?
What is the primary source of potassium in bananas?
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Which of the following is a planting system used for bananas?
Which of the following is a planting system used for bananas?
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Study Notes
Banana Cultivation
- Botanical Classification: Monocotyledonous, monocarpic, herbaceous perennial herb
- Fruit Type: Berry
- Inflorescence: Spadix (Male, Female, Hermaphrodite flower)
- Species Hybrids: Edible bananas are mostly hybrids of M. acuminate X M. balbisiana
- Nutrient Rich: Rich source of Potassium (450 mg/100g), Energy (137 K. Ca/100g), and Sugar (27%)
- Quality Attributes: Better quality bananas have a better aroma and crisp pulp, usually found in mid-subtropical conditions.
- Growth Conditions: A tropical crop, requiring a temperature range of 15°C - 35°C with relative humidity of 75-85%. Optimal growth temperature is 20-30°C. Temperatures above 36-38°C can cause scorching.
- Storage: Storage temperature of 13°C and 85-95% RH is ideal for 2-3 weeks.
- Soil: Deep, well-drained soil with abundant organic matter and a pH of 6.5-7.5 suitable for growth. Soils with a pH up to 8.5 can also be used with appropriate amendments.
- Water Requirement: 1,800-2,200 mm per plant per year
- Irrigation: Drip irrigation (15-25 liters/plant/day)
- Planting Times: Planting time can be done year round depending on local market demand except during extreme temperatures. Specific planting times vary by region (Kharif-June/July, Rabi-October/November, February/April, November/December)
- Planting Systems: Pit, Furrow (with annual systems), Trench, and Multi-storey systems are common planting methods
- Planting Regions: Commonly grown in wetland cultivation in the Cauvery delta region of Tamil Nadu, Coastal Karnataka, and Kerala; and in garden land systems of cultivation in Gujarat and Maharashtra.
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Test your knowledge on banana cultivation with this quiz. Explore topics such as botanical classification, nutrient content, growth conditions, and storage requirements. Perfect for students and enthusiasts of tropical agriculture.
