Banana farming is the basis for commercial fruit trading. Every banana plant generates waste biomass nearly ten times the quantity of its fruits. The disposal of waste biomass is a burden for the farmers. Economical use of the waste biomass can bring financial benefit to banana farmers. The use of organic potash in lieu of inorganic potash affords higher yield and also helps to preserve the ecosphere of soil for subsequent crops. Agricultural Benefits of Postharvest Banana Plants details the use of postharvest banana plants for agriculture and trade.
Eleven chapters explain both traditional and modern uses of banana plants. The reader is informed how bio-waste from postharvest banana plants (including their stems) can be used as organic potash to replace inorganic potash (muriate of potash) in fertilizer. Experimental uses of banana plant pseudo-stem juice for growing different crops along with chemical analysis of the pseudo-stems are explained in separate chapters.
Isolations of potassium chloride and potassium carbonate have also been discussed in the latter part of the book. This book is an ideal handbook for professionals and trainees interested in utilizing postharvest banana plants for sustainable agriculture and trade. The information is also useful for students and teachers involved in agricultural biotechnology and traditional agriculture courses.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1. A Brief Introduction Of Banana Plant
2. Classification Of Banana Plant
3. Uses Of Banana Plant
3.1. Banana Flower
3.2. Banana Leaves
3.3. Banana Pseudo-Stem
3.4. Banana
4. Medicinal Properties Of Banana And Banana Plant
5. Banana Production In The World
6. Banana Production In India
7. Chemical Composition Of Different Morphological Parts Of Banana Plant
8. Importance Of Potassium For Plants
8.1. Natural Sources Of Potassium
8.2. Ores Rich In Potassium Chloride
8.3. Global Potash (Potassium Chloride) Production
8.4. Consumers Of Potash (Potassium Chloride)
9. Potassium Carbonate
References
Chapter 2 Analysis Of Banana Plant (Musa Balbisiana Colla) Pseudostem Juice
1. Introduction
2. Materials
3. Methodology
3.1. Separation Of Fresh Pseudo-Stem Juice Of Banana Plant
3.2. Measurement Of Ph Of Juice Samples
4. Methods Of Inorganic Analysis
4.1. Procedures Involved In Chemical And Spectroscopic Investigation On Juice
4.2. Estimation Of Oxalate Ion (C2O42)
4.4. Estimation Of Nitrate Ion By Spectrometric Method
4.5. Estimation Of Phosphate By Spectrometric Method
4.7. Estimation Of Trace Metals In Juice By Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy
5. Methods Of Organic Analysis
5.1. Preparation Of Ethyl Acetate Extract (Crude)
5.2. Isolation Of Organic Components From The Crude Extract
5.3. General Experimental Procedures For The Identification Of The Isolated Compounds
6. Results And Discussion
6.1. Inorganic Analysis
6.2. Organic Analysis
7. Conclusion
References
Chapter 3 Use Of Banana Plant Pseudo-Stem Juice As The Substitute For Muriate Of Potash In Agriculture: Application In The Cultivation Of Rice
1. Introduction
2. Experimental Details
2.1. Materials
2.2. Details Of Methodology
2.3. Statistical Analysis
3. Results And Discussion
4. Conclusion
References
Chapter 4 Banana Plant Pseudo-Stem Juice: A Better Substitute For Mop In Wheat Cultivation
1. Introduction
2. Experimental Details
2.1. Materials
2.2. Details Of Methodology
2.3. Collection Of Seeds
3. Statistical Analysis
4. Results And Discussion
5. Conclusion
References
Chapter 5 Organic Potash In Banana Plant Pseudo-Stem Juice: Application In Mustard Cultivation
1. Introduction
2. Experimental Details
2.1. Materials
2.2. Details Of Methodology
2.3. Procedure For Seed Collection
3. Results And Discussion
4. Statistical Analysis
5. Conclusion
References
Chapter 6 Organic Potash-Rich Banana Plant Pseudo-Stem: Application In Chili Cultivation
1. Introduction
2. Experimental Details
2.1. Materials
2.2. Details Of Methodology
3. Results And Discussion
4. Statistical Analysis
5. Conclusion
References
Chapter 7 Potash-Rich Banana Plant Pseudo-Stem Juice: Application In Brinjal (Eggplant) Cultivation
1. Introduction
2. Experimental Details
2.1. Materials
2.2. Details Of Methodology
3. Results And Discussion
4. Statistical Analysis
5. Conclusion
References
Chapter 8 Analysis Of Aqueous Extract Of Banana Plant (Musa Balbisiana Colla) Fiber Ash
1. Introduction
2. Materials
3. Methodology
3.1. Preparation Of Aqueous Extract
3.2. Measurement Of Ph Of The Aqueous Extract
3.3. Procedures Involved In The Chemical And Spectroscopic Investigation Of The Aqueous Extracts
3.4. Quantitative Estimation Of Carbonate (Co32)
4. Results And Discussion
5. Conclusion
References
Chapter 9 Isolation Of Salt Alternative And Potassium Chloride From Banana Plant Fiber Ash
1. Introduction
2. Materials
3. Methodology
3.1. Preparation Of Aqueous Extract Of Pseudo-Stem Fiber Ash
3.2. Preparation Of Salt Substitute
3.3. Isolation Of Potassium Chloride
4. Results And Discussion
5. Conclusion
References
Chapter 10 Isolation Of Potassium Carbonate From The Banana Plant Fiber Ash
1. Introduction
2. Materials
3. Methodology
3.1. Preparation Of Aqueous Extract Of Pseudo-Stem Fiber Ash
3.2. Composition Of The Solid From The Aqueous Extract Of The Fiber Ash
3.3. Isolation Of High-Grade Potassium Carbonate From Aqueous Extract Of Fiber Ash
3.4. The Procedure For The Isolation Of K2Co3
4. Results And Discussion
5. Effect Of Temperature On The Carbonate Content Of The Ash
5.1. Procedure
6. Conclusion
References
Chapter 11 Scope For Further Research And Development
1. Agricultural Use Of Banana Plant Pseudo-Stem Juice Across All Crops And Soil Types
2. Banana Plant Pseudo-Stem In Food And Medicine
3. Salt Substitute For Hypokalemia And Related Diseases
4. Isolation Of Potassium Carbonate
5. Prospective Research Avenues To Find More Applications
References
Glossary
Subject Index
Author
- Dibakar Chandra Deka
- Satya Ranjan Neog
