Artificially preserved
The rapid maturation of bananas makes producers look for alternatives to reduce this process by inhibiting the absorption of ethylene by the fruit.
The use of low fertility soils and the failure to maintain adequate nutrient levels during the banana cycle are factors responsible for the low productivity of the crop. Studies about
Experiments carried out in the Far South of Bahia with the Pérola cultivar show the differences found in the fruits depending on the size of the seedling and planting time.
The quality and quantity of water applied during the growing season influence crop yields, in addition to modifying the physical, chemical and microbiological properties of soils.
Currently, around 60 species of native fruits are known and used by the traditional population living in the Cerrado. However, its use is still restricted to local users and in an essentially external way.
Dehydration makes it possible to extend the shelf life of the product, in addition to requiring little investment, making it suitable for small and medium-sized agro-industrial companies.