Bananas and Plantains

A ripe banana will appear black when it has overripened and started to decay or when it has been exposed to extreme temperatures.

A banana will turn brown whether or not it is in a refrigerator. However, a banana will turn brown faster in a cold space, such as refrigerator, than if left in a space that is at room temperature.

The skin of a banana turns brown or black faster in a refrigerator, but the banana meat itself does not ripen that much more. In fact, it is recommended that ripened bananas be frozen to preserve them even longer. The cold temperature of a refrigerator encourages an enzyme (polyphenyl oxidase), which is naturally found in the banana, to polymerise phenols in the banana skin into polyphenols. Polyphenols are similar to melanin, the pigment responsible for the color in our skin. This is what blackens the skin of the bananas. Despite the color, the cold temperature will keep bananas firmer than a banana that has been left at room temperature for the same amount of time. The enzymes that break the starch into sugar, which makes the banana soft and ripe, work better at room temperature.

Yes, a banana can conduct electricity. The high water content and minerals in a banana make it a good conductor of electricity. However, it is not as efficient a conductor as metals like copper.

No, bananas do not contain juice like citrus fruits. When squeezed, a banana would release mushy pulp, not juice.

To winterize a banana plant, prepare it by cutting back any damaged leaves and stems, then mulch the base of the plant with a thick layer of straw or leaves to protect it from frost. You can also wrap the plant in burlap or cover it with a frost cloth to provide additional insulation during the colder months. Water the plant sparingly, as it will require less water during the winter when it is dormant.

A banana will ripen and eventually rot faster at room temperature.

The skin of a banana turns brown or black faster in a refrigerator, but the banana meat itself does not ripen that much more. In fact, it is recommended that ripened bananas be frozen to preserve them even longer. The cold temperature of a refrigerator encourages an enzyme (polyphenyl oxidase), which is naturally found in the banana, to polymerise phenols in the banana skin into polyphenols. Polyphenols are similar to melanin, the pigment responsible for the color in our skin. This is what blackens the skin of the bananas. Despite the color, the cold temperature will keep bananas firmer than a banana that has been left at room temperature for the same amount of time. The enzymes that break the starch into sugar, which makes the banana soft and ripe, work better at room temperature.

The combination of ipil-ipil leaves and banana can be used to produce floor wax through a process where the leaves are boiled to create a liquid extract, which is then mixed with mashed banana and other ingredients like beeswax or coconut oil. This mixture is then heated and stirred until a smooth consistency is achieved, creating a natural and eco-friendly floor wax product.

A banana ripening chamber is a specially designed room or container that controls temperature, humidity, and airflow to accelerate the ripening process of bananas. It helps ensure that bananas reach the desired ripeness level before they are distributed to consumers.

Yes it is because 1 kilogram equals 1000 grams

Bananas grow on large herbaceous plants that are native to tropical regions. The plants require plenty of sunlight, warmth, and water to thrive. The fruit start as flowers and develop into clusters of bananas that grow downward from the plant. Once the bananas reach maturity, they are harvested for consumption.

Ethylene gas is commonly used to ripen bananas. It is a natural plant hormone that triggers the ripening process by stimulating the production of enzymes responsible for fruit softening and color changes. Ethylene can be applied in controlled concentrations to accelerate the ripening of fruits like bananas.

No, the banana turning black is not a chemical reaction in the traditional sense. It is a natural process called enzymatic browning, where enzymes in the banana react with oxygen in the air, causing the fruit to darken. The change in color is due to the breakdown of pigments in the banana, not a chemical reaction.

Not naturally, no.

However it is possible to grow bananas in a cold country, as long as the growing environment is warm.

In Iceland, for example, bananas are grown in a large greenhouse.

The greenhouse is fed heat from pipes passing through it, which have hot spring water from the nearby volcanoes flowing through them, to heat the greenhouses.

The scientific name of the banana tree is Musa Acuminata.

in tissue culture should maintain some steps mandatory example explanting,surface sterilization, inoculation , incubation and subculture so their is no any simple protocol for tissue culture especially in banana need to take care still more than others plants because endogenous microbial contamination's will be more in succors so its better to follow specific protocol that should give healty plantlets free from diseases instead of going simple one.

From what I know, most monkeys peel the banana from the opposite end that we do, which would be the thin bump at the bottom of the banana.

Banana plants, which are often referred to as banana trees even though they are technically herbs, can be found in tropical rainforests. They thrive in the warm and moist environment of the rainforest, where they can reach impressive heights and produce their fruit.

A banana is a berry that grows on a tree. We consume the fruit of the banana tree, and is considered a major food staple in many countries as the caloric equivalent of a potato. The leaves are used in making baskets and in cooking as vessels.

Bananas should be stored at room temperature, ideally around 68-72°F (20-22°C). Placing them in a fruit bowl or hanging them in a banana hanger can help keep them fresh by allowing air to circulate around them. Avoid storing bananas in the refrigerator as this can cause them to turn black faster.

Ghana grows so many bananas, the country could become a banana republic. (by the way - bananas are not trees, they are a large herbaceous plant and the upright stem is called a psudostem)