Gujarat Banana 1 (Anand Vaaman)
Year of Release 2023
Area and Condition for which release Gujarat State
Special Features: Early maturity with dwarf plant height having very short pseudostem length
Name of centre Department of Horticulture, BACA, Anand
Average yield 70.16 t/ha fruit yield
Characterstics

Variety has dwarf plant height having very short pseudostem length. The fruits matured very early within 325 days. Average fruit weight 176 g. Higher moisture (82.92%), total anti-oxidant activity (5.26 mg/100g) and flavanoid (9.68 mg/100g) content. It contains higher Ca (3886 mg/kg), K (11253 mg/kg), Fe (41.55 mg/kg), Mn (20.45 mg/kg), Zn (12.35 mg/kg) and Cu (6.38 mg/kg) as compared to check Grand Naine. This variety suitable for all cropping system due to its early maturing habit.