1. Moko/Bugtok (Bacterial Wilt) This is a major disease of banana. Filipino farmers wait for 18 to 21 months to ha…

Major Banana Diseases Caused by Fungi I. Black Leaf Streak (Black Sigatoka) This is the most economically impor…

Effective pest and disease management involves two steps: 1. Prevention It is always better to prevent than to cu…

Fertilizer Application for Banana A balanced use of both organic and inorganic fertilizers will give you the bes…

A banana plantation sustained by irrigation Irrigation and Drainage The banana plant needs a lot of water. Water s…

Site Selection For bananas to thrive optimally and give high yields, certain requirements must be met. When select…

Quality is a concern in all aspects of banana production, but harvesting and post-harvest stage is also most important.…

After deciding which variety to grow, the next important decision is on what type of planting materials to use. Reme…