A brief history of bananas

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A brief history of bananas

BANANAS are the most popular of tropical fruits. Native to tropical Asia, they were spread in cultivation to Africa about 3000 years ago and to America after Columbus. However, banana origins in tropical Asia are shrouded in mystery.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Ng, F.S.P
Format:	UTAR Academic Staff Publication
Published:	UTAR Agriculture Science Journal 2015
Subjects:	S Agriculture (General) SB Plant culture
Online Access:	http://eprints.utar.edu.my/1673/ http://eprints.utar.edu.my/1673/1/UASJ_2015_Vol_1(1)%2C_2_A_Brief_History_of_Bananas.pdf

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