Banana cultivation at Carnarvon

Authors

J A F Lawson

Keywords

Bananas, Carnarvon (W.A.), Western Australia

Disciplines

Horticulture | Plant Biology

First Page Number

293

Last Page Number

316

ISSN

0021-8618

Abstract

THE banana is claimed by some authorities to be the first fruit ever used by man. Indeed, it is so widely scattered throughout the tropical countries of the world that it is very difficult to name its centre of origin.

For centuries it has been regarded as one of the most useful fruits for treating patients with digestive ailments, and over the last few decades it has been recommended by doctors, particularly for infants.

Although the protein content of bananas is low, the sugars of the ripened fruit are present in a most useful form, and the vitamin content, by comparison with other fruits, is of quite a high level.

Recommended Citation

Lawson, J A F (1961) "Banana cultivation at Carnarvon," Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4: Vol. 2: No. 4, Article 2.
Available at: https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/journal_agriculture4/vol2/iss4/2