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Banana farming helped in the empowerment of women both economically and socially with an increase in area and productivity of banana in Kerala, India. It aimed at comprehensive development of improving crop productivity, inducting new technology, building new capacities, product diversification, quality enhancement, new marketing capabilities with a view to ensure the livelihood security of the stakeholders. This book explores the technical backstopping systems involved in banana farming at grass-root level and it is a valuable asset for stakeholders of academic and research system.

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Dr M. Esakkimuthu is working in the Kerala Agricultural University, India. He is primarily instrumental in agricultural research and development.

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