ananas, being popular and cheap, are cultivated throughout the year. The fruit is economical and hygienic, as the thick covering provides protection against bacteria and contamination.

Its nutritional value is high with a rare combination of energy value, tissue-building elements, proteins, vitamins and minerals. The easily assimilable sugar makes it an excellent means of recovery from fatigue. In combination with milk these form a complete balanced diet providing three essential amino acids.

In traditional medicine, banana is considered nature's secret to youth. It aids in digestion and helps in the retention of calcium, phosphorus and nitrogen, the three minerals which work towards building sound and regenerated tissues.

Production: The banana enterprise yields physical productivity in the form of bunches. In a recent research study each grower was investigated to get the quantum in bunches and weight produced from the entire area under cultivation. The total yield was termed as the physical productivity and after total productivity, the average per acre productivity was calculated with the help of primary tables.

It is revealed that selected growers, on an average per acre, harvested 15000 kgs (375 maunds of 40 kgs each) or 1248 bunches of banana product. The statistical analysis shows that there were variations in the yield realized by different producers.