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Banana

Introduction
Nutritive Values
(per 100g edible portion )
Energy 116.0
Protein 1.2g
Fat 0.3g
Carbohydrates 27.2g
Calcium 17.0g
Phosphorus 36.0mg
Iron
0.9mg
Carotene 78.0ug
Thiamine
50.0ug
Riboflavin
80.0
Vat. C
7.0

Medicinal Values / Uses
Ripe Fruit : Good source of energy; readily digestible fruit useful for feeding children suffering from diarrhea Useful for treatment z of gastro intestinaldisorders, constipation, arthritis, anemia and allergies.
Unripe fruit : Useful for urinary tract disorders, obesity, and disorders of menstruation.

Major Growing Areas
All island except very high cultivations

Nature of cultivation
Large, medium,&small scale orchards and home gardens.

Recommended Varieties
Embul
Kolikuttu Anamalu
Seen kesel Rathambala Embon

Harvesting & post-harvest technology
Value Added Products

Salads, chips, flour 

Economics & Marketing
Availability
Year around

 

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