Karpooravalli 1  Synonyms: Thaen vaazhai, Kostha Bontha, Boodi bale, Kanthali, Boodida bukkisa, Banria  • Popular cultivar grown in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar and North Eastern states of India.  • Crop duration is 14 months.  • Average bunch weight is 25 Kg with 12 hands / 185 fruits per bunch.  • Fruits are slightly ash coated and have long shelf life, suitable for long distance transportation.  • Pulp is sweet, suitable for making value added products.  • Susceptible to Fusarium wilt disease and tolerant to leafspot disease and drought. Karpooravalli  Synonyms: Thaen vaazhai, Kostha Bontha, Boodi bale, Kanthali, Boodida bukkisa, Banria  • Popular cultivar grown in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar and North Eastern states of India.  • Crop duration is 14 months.  • Average bunch weight is 25 Kg with 12 hands / 185 fruits per bunch.  • Fruits are slightly ash coated and have long shelf life, suitable for long distance transportation.  • Pulp is sweet, suitable for making value added products.  • Susceptible to Fusarium wilt disease and tolerant to leafspot disease and drought. Karpuravalli - hand  Karpuravalli - hand