Type: Chapter
Bioversity International
1 Introduction 2 Types of banana production systems 3 Measuring the potential for improvement in banana production systems 4 Using yield gap analysis 5 Assessing gaps in resource efficiency 6 Assessing the ecological intensification gap 7 Using life cycle assessment (LCA) and other certification-based measurements to assess performance 8 Identifying priorities for improving banana production systems 9 Ecological intensification as a basis for improving banana production systems 10 Improvement options: planting material selection, planting date, replanting frequency and desuckering 11 Improvement options: mat density and associated crops 12 Improvement options: banana cropping systems with trees 13 Improvement options: nutrient cycling/balance and soil health 14 Improvement options: addressing climate and weather variability in banana production 15 Conclusion and future trends 16 Where to look for further information 17 References