Distribution and importance
Taxonomic classification, cultivars and breeding
Morphological characteristics and plant development
Climatic requirements and problems
Phenological and physiological responses
Site selection, soil requirements and soil preparation
Establishing a plantation
Systems of cultivating bananas and product certifications
Nutritional requirements
Water requirements and irrigation
Horticultural management
Diseases
Pests
Harvesting and fruit handling
Ripening, biochemistry and uses.
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Bananas and plantains by J. C. Robinson. ISBN 9781845936587. Published by CABI in 2010. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.
