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Banana Farms in Ecuador

Ecuador, situated between Colombia and Peru, Ecuador has an amazingly diverse landscape – from the highlands and towering volcanoes to the rainforest and low-lying coastal areas. With its tropical climate and fertile soils, Ecuador is the world’s biggest banana producer, accounting for 30% of global exports.

Banana Farms in Costa Rica

This small country in Central America is home to over 100 volcanoes – five of which are still active. Thanks to the very fertile soil, 10 000 different plant species can be found here. Costa Rica is famous for its high-quality coffee, sweet pineapples and of course, its delicious bananas.

Tropical Race 4

That banana you might be having for breakfast is probably a Cavendish, the most widely available variety of one of the world’s most popular fruits. But a deadly fungus is on the march, and the Cavendish’s lack of genetic diversity is raising fears of a possible “bananapocalypse.”

What Are Banana Leaves?

The banana plant is not a tree but the largest known herbaceous flowering plant. The banana leaf consists of the center stalk (petiole) and the blades on either side. The blades have "front" and "back" sides; the "front" side is more glossy than the "back". Mature banana leaves grow to a length of more than two meters.

Banana Facts

Banana Facts
Banana is one of the oldest cultivated plants. They are native to tropical South and Southeast Asia. That’s where the gene center is and, hence, the greatest genetic diversity of wild banana. Sampling that diversity is crucial for future improvement of the crop.
 

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