Due to salinity and sodicity of soil, the Banana plants may suffer from marginal chlorosis and necrosis of older leaves, lesser proliferation of roots and an yield reduction by about 30%. This problem may be rectified by applying 0.5 kg of gypsum + 15 kg of FYM along with 120 % recommended potassium per plant. The water drainage facility of the land should be improved to leach down the excess sodium and salts.
Banana crop cannot tolerate wind speeds of even 30 km/hr. Proper propping with bamboo or casuarina poles is required to avoid lodging during windy seasons. The supporting poles should be tied against the peduncle of developing bunches to protect the plant from lodging and to bear the weight of developing bunches.
Protect the fruit peduncle from sun scorching by covering it with a 'boot leaf' that emerges just before the bunch.
Provide mechanical support to banana plants against wind by using double pole support with bamboo or casuarina poles during windy seasons.