Morphological characterization and nutritional analysis (leaf and pseudostem) of selected banana varieties in Kerala: an overview

Vazhacharickal, Prem Jose/ James, Ninu Maria/ N. K, Sajeshkumar/ Mathew, Jiby John/ Sreejith, P. E./ Sabu, M.

ISBN 10: 1070898279 / ISBN 13: 9781070898278

Published by Independently published, 2019

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76 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.18 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Morphological characterization and nutritional analysis (leaf and pseudostem) of selected banana varieties in Kerala: an overview
• Publisher: Independently published
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1070898279
• ISBN 13: 9781070898278
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New

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Synopsis

Banana is an important fruit grown and consumed in tropics and sub tropic regions. It is the edible fruit usually seedless which can be grown in any climatic condition. It is rich in carbohydrates, fat, proteins, vitamins, minerals and water. A comparative study between 10 different Musa sp. in Kerala was conducted to study the various morphological characteristics. Each of the banana plant differ from each other on the basics of its height, length, colour, pseudostem, leaf, flower bud and fruit. The nutritional components such as moisture, crude protein, crude fibre, ether extract and total ash of pseudostem and leaf of selected varieties of Musa were analysed. For this pseudostem and leaf of 4 different varieties were selected and tested. The test was based on the AOAC method. The result shows that the crude fibre content of pseudostem and leaf is high with certain nutritive value.