Pests

Effect of Soil Amendment on the Functional and Pasting Properties of False Horn Plantain Flour

“…Ishmael et al, (2011) and Onwuka and Onwuka, (2005) however, reported moisture contents of 61.10% and 61.6%, respectively which were comparatively higher than the findings in the present study. The lower pulp moisture content found in this study is an indication of the higher dry matter content of the pulp which is known to have an influence on the energy content due to the high carbohydrate content associated with high dry matter (Gowen, 1995). The moisture content of the flour was within the recommended range of 10% to 14% for flours (Akubor and Badifu, 2004).…”

Agronomic performance of local and introduced plantains, dessert, cooking and beer bananas (Musa spp.) across different altitude and soil conditions in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo

“…Nematodes are found on all varieties of bananas but variation in susceptibility has been observed (Gowen, 1995;Speijer, 1996;Speijer et al, 1999;Kamira et al, 2013). Banana weevils are especially important at the low altitude areas.…”

A Review of Works Done Regarding the Impact of Bunch Cover Application in Banana

“…Bunch covers have been used to protect bunches from low temperatures, especially in temperate countries (Gowen, 1995;Robinson, 1996;Harhash and Al-Obeed, 2010). Indeed bagging has been shown to reduce winter stress under supra-optimal condition which resulted in early fruit maturation (Jia et al, 2005).…”

“…Improved quality includes appealing skin colour, reduced sunburn, reduced fruit splitting, which can be increased by the use of bunch covers to protect bunches from low temperatures, especially in temperate countries (Gowen, 1995;Robinson, 1996). This is due to enhanced physiological and metabolic activities provided by the microclimate created by bagging (Johns and Scott, 1989).…”