Bananas are the prime cautionary tale against monoculture. The number of native breeds which are now gone for the sake of promotion of one particular breed leads to less resilience against disease and pests. Just in my corner of India, there are various varieties. [1] However, in the U.S., the only variety you often get to see is the insipid Cavendish, whose only merit seems to be shelf-life.
If you travel in the tropics, do try out local varieties. It is an amazing fruit (?).
If you travel in the tropics, do try out local varieties. It is an amazing fruit (?).
[1] http://mywordsnthoughts.com/myworld/all-about-kerala/differe...