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The first few chapters introduces the reader to the crop, its origin and distribution, varieties cultivated throughout the country and their characteristics. Later the trade of banana, both international and domestic, is explained along with the ways the fruit is consumed in different parts of the world.

A chapter exclusively deals with the nutritive and therapeutic values of banana followed by the post harvest aspects at length in seven chapters with all the latest scientific developments. The last three chapters explain about the processing and value addition including the waste/by-products utilization.

The readers will find it comprehensive with all the information relevant to post harvest aspects of bananas and plantains.

Contents: Foreword; Preface; Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Origin, Production and Distribution; Chapter 3 Varieties and Their Characteristics; Chapter 4 Trade ; International and Domestic; Chapter 5 Consumption Pattern of Bananas and Plantains; Chapter 6 Nutritive, Medicinal and Therapeutic Values; Chapter 7 Post Harvest Losses and its Causes; Chapter 8 Pre-Harvest Factors Affecting the Shelf / Storage Life and Quality; Chapter 9 Post Harvest Factors Affecting The Shelf Life and Quality; Chapter 10 Post Harvest Physiology, Shelf Life and Quality Changes; Chapter 11 Improved Harvest, Postharvest Handling, Packaging and Transportation; Chapter 12 Storage of Banana; Chapter 13 Ripening and Retailing; Chapter 14 Minimal Processing; Chapter 15 Banana Processing and Processed Products; Chapter 16 Utilization of Field Residues and Processing Wastes.