Unripe plantain fruit (Musa paradisiaca) is a herbaceous plant from the family, Musaceae. The large shrub can grow up to 9 m tall, has an obust tree-like pseudo-stem, a crown of large elongated oval deep-green leaves, and a prominent midrib. Unripe fruits of plantains have been suggested to be much beneficial to diabetic patients as … Read more
Plantain peel, is the main bye-product of the plantain, after separating the pulp is about 40% of the plant total weight and contains large quantities of nitrogen and phosphorus. Plantain (Musa paradisiaca) is one of the important crop in tropical and subtropical regions. It is similar in appearance to banana except that it is larger, … Read more
Plantains are a herbaceous plant that is about 9 m long. It originates from Southeast Asia but is widely grown in Africa, South, and Central America. The generic and specific names of plantains are Musa and paradisiaca respectively. Hence, its binomial nomenclature is Musa paradisiaca. Typically, the plantain fruits are green to brownish-yellow and are larger … Read more
Banana peel is the outer covering or shell of the banana. Banana (Musa spp) is an edible fruit of the Musaceae family. The fruit is cultivated widely in the tropical and subtropical climates. Banana can come in different sizes and colors ranging from purple, yellow, or green. Most bananas are without seeds, but some wild … Read more
Banana leaves are obtained from the banana tree, a plant belonging to the Musaceae family. The leaves grow continuously from the center of the stem, also called pseudostems, banana stalks or banana trunks. They are broad blades, 1-4 m long x 0.7-1 m wide, and has a supporting midrib. The leaves and petioles of bananas … Read more
Banana (Botanical name: Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana), a plant belonging to the family, Musaceae, is one of the most important staple food crops that exist. This is because of its numerous nutritional composition and health benefits. The name is derived from the Arab word “banan” which means “finger”. It is native to Southeast Asia, … Read more
