CASE STUDY OF BANANA(MUSA)PLANT TISSUE CULTURE

Bananas are one of the most widely consumed fruits in the world with over 100 billion bananas produced and consumed each year. This case study aims to provide an overview of the banana industry including its economic social and environmental impacts. First we will examine the economic significance of bananas. The banana industry is a major source of income for many countries in the tropical regions of the world including Ecuador Costa Rica and the Philippines. In 2019 the global banana market was valued at over $44 billion with the majority of bananas being produced by small-scale farmers. However the industry faces several challenges including low prices competition from other fruits and disease outbreaks. Second we will analyze the social impacts of the banana industry. Bananas are an important food source for many communities particularly in developing countries. However the industry has been criticized for its labor practices including low wages and poor working conditions. There have also been concerns about the use of pesticides and other chemicals in banana production which can have negative impacts on the health of workers.