Scientific Impacts and Chemistry of Climacteric Fruit: Current Knowledge and Future Prospects
The aim of this manuscript is to study the scientific impacts and Chemistry of climacteric fruit (Banana): Current knowledge and future prospects. Bananas are a popular and nutritious fruit that come from the Musa plant species. Bananas are climacteric fruits, meaning they continue to ripen after being harvested .They are typically yellow when ripe, though they can also be green when unripe or even red in some varieties. Bananas are known for being a good source of vitamins (especially vitamin C and vitamin B6), minerals (like potassium and magnesium), and dietary fiber. Bananas are typically eaten raw but can also be used in various dishes such as smoothies, baked goods, or fried for a crunchy snack. They're especially known for being energy-boosting because of their high carbohydrate content, mostly in the form of natural sugars like glucose, fructose, and sucrose. Overall, bananas offer a wide range of health benefits, making them a convenient, nutritious food to include in your daily diet. Bananas have a range of scientific impacts across various fields, from agriculture to nutrition and even biotechnology. This review aims to provide comprehensive insights for readers, enabling them to identify research on the future prospects of bananas with significant potential for growth in areas such as biotechnology, sustainability, and the development of new banana-based products. Advances in genetic engineering and farming techniques hold the promise of creating more resilient banana crops, while innovative uses of banana byproducts could transform the banana industry in exciting new directions.
Authors
- R. Hema Krishna (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0055-6768)
Institutions
- Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Oriental Journal Of Chemistry
- Published
- 2025-10-31
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.13005/ojc/410517
- Primary Topic
- Banana Cultivation and Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00