The natural impact of banana inflorescences (Musa acuminata) on human nutrition

The natural impact of banana inflorescences (Musa acuminata) on human nutrition

Banana inflorescences are popularly known as 'navels,' and they are used in Brazil as nutritional complements. However, the nutritional value of banana inflorescences (male flowers and bracts) has never been studied. Therefore, plant material of Musa acuminata, cultivar "ouro", w...

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Main Authors: Catharina E. Fingolo, João M.A. Braga, Ana C.M. Vieira, Mirian R.L. Moura, Maria Auxiliadora C. Kaplan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academia Brasileira de Ciências 2012-12-01
Series:Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências
Subjects:
análise anatômica
inflorescência de bananeira
"banana-ouro"
Musa acuminata
Musaceae
valor nutricional
anatomical analysis
banana inflorescences
nutritional value
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