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Postharvest Alternatives in Banana Cultivation
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: Received: 14 February 2024 / Approved: 14 February 2024 / Online: 14 February 2024 (07:23:19 CET)
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Ruiz Medina, M.D.; Ruales, J. Post-Harvest Alternatives in Banana Cultivation. Agronomy 2024, 14, 2109. Ruiz Medina, M.D.; Ruales, J. Post-Harvest Alternatives in Banana Cultivation. Agronomy 2024, 14, 2109.
Abstract
The banana, also known as plantain in some places, is a tropical fruit widely consumed and appreciated around the world. Its scientific name is Musa paradisiaca and it belongs to the Musaceae family. This fruit is native to Southeast Asia but is currently cultivated in various tropical and subtropical regions, is harvested throughout all the year and planted in 130 countries, 75% of which is produced mainly in India, Ecuador, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica and China. The use of some post-harvest treatments (gradening, modification of the atmosphere, coatings and refrigeration, among others) are important for guarantee of safe, healthy and high-quality foods in the century XXI. This review details mechanical damage after harvest, management of environmental parameters (temperature and relative humidity), control of gases involved in storage and transportation, treatment with wax, coatings, the use of antifungal compounds and packaging necessary for the export of the fruit.
Keywords
Banana; poscosecha; Musa Paradisiaca; alternativas poscosecha; Musáceas
Subject
Biology and Life Sciences, Agricultural Science and Agronomy
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