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Review of Related Literature; Banana as a Plant
Fruit (1st-2nd Paragraph)
Bananas are a staple starch for many tropical populations. Depending upon cultivar and ripeness, the flesh can vary in taste from starchy to sweet, and texture from firm to mushy. Both skin and inner part can be eaten raw or cooked. Bananas' flavor is due, amongst other chemicals, to isoamyl acetate which is one of the main constituents of banana oil.
During the ripening process, bananas produce a plant hormone called ethylene, which indirectly affects the flavor. Among other things, ethylene stimulates the formation of amylase, an enzyme that breaks down starch into sugar, influencing the taste of bananas. The greener, less ripe bananas contain higher levels of starch and, consequently, have a "starchier" taste. On the other hand, yellow bananas taste sweeter due to higher sugar concentrations. Furthermore, ethylene signals the production of pectinase, an enzyme which breaks down the pectin between the cells of the banana, causing the banana to soften as it ripens.
Flower
Banana hearts are used as a vegetable in South Asian and Southeast Asian cuisine, either raw or steamed with dips or cooked in soups, curries and fried foods. The flavor resembles that of artichoke. As with artichokes, both the fleshy part of the bracts and the heart are edible.
Leaves
Banana leaves are large, flexible, and waterproof. They are often used as ecologically friendly disposable food containers or as "plates" in South Asia and several Southeast Asian countries. Especially in the South Indian states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra pradesh and Kerala in every occasion the food must be served in a banana leaf and as a part of the food a banana is served. Steamed with dishes they impart a subtle sweet flavor. They often serve as a wrapping for grilling food. The leaves contain the juices, protect food from burning and add a subtle flavor.In Tamil Nadu (India) leaves are fully dried and used as packing material for food stuffs and also making cups to hold liquid foods. The dried leaves are called 'Vaazhai-ch- charugu' in Tamil. In Central American countries, banana leaves are often used as wrappers for tamales.
Trunk
The tender core of the banana plant's trunk is also used in South Asian and Southeast Asian cuisine, and notably in the Burmese dish mohinga.
Nutrition and research
Bananas are an excellent source of vitamin B6 and contain moderate amounts of vitamin C, manganese and potassium.
Along with other fruits and vegetables, consumption of bananas may be associated with a reduced risk of colorectal cancer and in women, breast cancerand renal cell carcinoma.
Banana ingestion may affect dopamine production in people deficient in the amino acid tyrosine, a dopamine precursor present in bananas.
In India, juice is extracted from the corm and used as a home remedy for jaundice, sometimes with the addition of honey, and for kidney stones.
Individuals with a latex allergy may experience a reaction to bananas.
Banana plants are primarily grown for their fruit, which is a popular food source worldwide. Additionally, banana leaves are used in cooking or as eco-friendly disposable plates, and the fiber from the plant can be woven into textiles or used for handicrafts. Furthermore, banana plants are used in landscaping for their tropical appearance and as natural windbreaks.
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What is the difference between the banana plant and the pineapple plant?
the difference is that banana plant is a dicotyledon while pineaple is a monocotyledon plant
Is banana plant an evergreen plant?
Yes, banana plants are considered evergreen because they do not shed all their leaves at once, instead, they maintain green leaves throughout the year.
Could you plant bannanas?
Only a a banana tree can be planted. A banana itself will do nothing if planted in the ground.
What plant produces the smallest seed?
Epiphytic orchid.
What kind of root does a banana plant have?
fibrous root
Is banana a plant?
A banana is the fruit of a plant.
Can you grow a banana tree from a banana?
No, you cannot root a banana plant from a banana. You can buy a banana plant at some nurseries (depending on where you live) or, over the Internet. Once you have one banana plant you can yield the 'suckers' (side shoots from the original plant to yield more bananas.)
What venation does a banana plant leaf have?
Banana plant leaves have parallel venation.
What is the difference between the banana plant and the pineapple plant?
the difference is that banana plant is a dicotyledon while pineaple is a monocotyledon plant
Is banana a flower bearing?
A banana is not a tree, it is a large herbaceous plant and they do have large flowers. The female flowers develop into fruit
How come we plant banana using a younger plant?
The banana plant can be grown through its rhizome with sprouts (false stem)
Which root system banana plant have?
Banana plant being a monocot has fibrous root system.
What does a banana grow on?
A banana grows on a plant called a banana tree
Is banana a woody plant?
Bananas do not grow on trees. A banana plant is the largest flowering herbaceous plant. The main stem is called a pseudostem which dies after fruiting then off shoots develop from the base of the plant
Which plant has a pseudostem?
Banana's
Is banana plant a single plant community?
Yes.
Is banana considered a tree shrub or a herb?
Bananas do not grow on trees. The Banana plant is the largest herbacious flowering plant. The upright stem in known at the Pseudostem which produces a single bunch of bananas. After fruiting the psdeudostem dies.
