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Journal of Natural Fibers, 2023 Banana pseudostems are now recognized as a sustainable raw material with a wide range of applications. Plenty of research attention has been paid to banana pseudostem fiber extraction, characterization, modification, and utilization.
Pratikhya Badanayak, Seiko Jose, G. Bose
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Scientific Reports, 2021 Bananas are vital for food security in many countries, and half of banana production relies solely on ‘Cavendish’ (AAA), which is presently threatened by the fungal pathogen Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense (Foc) tropical race 4.
R. Thangavelu +9 more
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The Plant Cell, 2023 Banana (Musa acuminata) fruits ripening at 30°C or above fail to develop yellow peels; this phenomenon, called green ripening, greatly reduces their marketability.
Wei Wei +7 more
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eFood, 2023 Bananas are widely popular as a key member of the Musaceae family and also considered a rich source of several nutrients, especially bioactive compounds.
Payal Kumari, S. S. Gaur, R. K. Tiwari
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Journal of Natural Fibers, 2022 Natural fiber as adsorbents is an emerging trend in effluent treatments as the fibers are environmental friendly, abundantly available and superior to polymeric-based materials.
Suresh Kumar Paramasivam +4 more
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Scientific Reports, 2023 Bioactive substances such as phenolic compounds, antioxidants, and antibacterial agents are found in natural fibres. In this study, banana fibre was extracted from the trunks of banana plants.
Raja Thandavamoorthy +2 more
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Species composition and diagnoses of leaf- and fruit-scarring beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae) infesting bananas and plantains (Zingiberales, Musaceae) in the Indian subcontinent [PDF]
Deutsche Entomologische Zeitschrift, 2019 Leaf- and fruit-feeding chrysomelids (Coleoptera) on bananas and plantains (Musaceae, Zingiberales) cause major losses to banana growers in the northern and northeastern regions of India, Bangladesh, and other parts of Southeast Asia.
Kaniyarikkal D. Prathapan +5 more
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Egyptian Journal of Biological Pest Control, 2022 Background The banana stem weevil, Odoiporus longicollis (Olivier), is a serious threat to banana cultivation world over. Since banana is a food crop, the use of naturally infecting biological control agents could be an effective alternative to manage ...
Velavan Viswakethu +8 more
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Less Is More? Field Evaluation of Short-Stature Banana Cultivars in a Mediterranean Environment
Horticulturae, 2022 The shift to cultivation of banana (‘Musa (AAA) Cavendish subgroup’) in screenhouses in Israel has resulted in a significant increase in plant height and, consequently, increased maintenance costs.
Idan Elingold +5 more
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Bioactive, antioxidant, industrial, and nutraceutical applications of banana peel
International Journal of Food Properties, 2023 People usually waste or discard the numerous benefits of banana peel due to a lack of awareness. Banana peel is a rich source of many bioactive compounds like carotenoids, biogenic amines, polyphenols, phytosterols, and antioxidants.
M. Bhavani +3 more
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