1 • Grand Nain is the most popular commercial dessert cultivar of banana in the World, including India. • It occupies the number one position in the world export market for banana. • It is a tall, high yielding cultivar with long cylindrical bunches. • Crop duration: 11-12 months. • Average yield: Bunch weight 25kg (30-35kg), 8-10 number of hands with 200-220 fruits/bunch. • Fruits contain high amount of calcium (140mg/100g) and have better pulp to peel ratio and highly suitable for export purposes. • It is resistant to Fusarium wilt race 1, but susceptible to leafspot disease and nematodes.
