Plantain Production Practices in the Ashanti, Brong-Ahafo and Eastern Regions of Ghana

Dankyi, A.A.; Dzomeku, B. M.; Anno-Nyako, F. O.; Adu-Appiah, Alex; ., Gyamera-Antwi

doi:10.3923/ajar.2007.1.9

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“…Plantain is an essential crop for many rural households in the southern regions of Ghana. With more than 90% of the cultivated area belonging to smallholder farmers [1], it not only provides staple food to the population, but also serves as a key source of rural income which is reflected in contributing about 13% to the agricultural gross domestic product [2,3]. It is increasingly becoming an integral part of the agro-food industry [1].…”

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The Potential of Plantain Residues for the Ghanaian Bioeconomy—Assessing the Current Fiber Value Web

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Hoppe²,

Dzomeku

et al. 2018

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An essential part in the concept of any emerging bioeconomy includes the sustainable use of biomass as a resource for industrial raw materials. Focusing on the increasing demand for natural fibers, it will be necessary to identify alternative sources without compromising food security. Here, untapped potential lies in the use of plantain residues. Yet, it is unclear how or whether this can be activated. This article investigates the current situation in Ghana as a major plantain producer in Africa. Based on data collected with participatory tools, expert interviews, and group discussions, we (i) assess predominant plantain production structures, (ii) derive a stakeholder network map identifying institutional challenges, and (iii) discuss the potential starting points for linking the supply side with the national or international fiber market. Results indicate that there is substantial interest of private enterprises for high quality fibers. Despite traditional knowledge, after fruit harvest the fiber rich plantain pseudostems usually remain in the field. From an institutional point of view, key stakeholders and structures exist that could boost the establishment of a sustainable plantain based fiber value web. Key to such an endeavor, however, would be to pilot activities, including technology transfer of suitable innovations from other countries.

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The Potential of Plantain Residues for the Ghanaian Bioeconomy—Assessing the Current Fiber Value Web

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Dzomeku

et al. 2018

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“…The result also conforms to the findings of Akinyemi et al (2010) who found some of the variables as constraints to plantain production in Nigeria. Similarly, Dankyi et al (2007) noted plantain production constraints to include inadequate farm size, poor fertility of land, land fragmentation, wrong use of fertilizer, high cost of fertilizers, poor education, high cost of improved suckers, credit, labour, disease, low output price and lack of extension agents' contact.…”

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“…It is thought to have originated from South East Asia. However, a remarkable diversity of plantain exists in sub-Sahara Africa (Akintade, Okunlola & Akinbani, 2016).Plantains are sources of starch and energy (Dankyi et al, 2007). Plantain is as well a viable source of income for small scale farmers who grow it in their garden.…”

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Socioeconomic factors influencing plantain production in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State

Elum¹,

Tigiri²

2019

J. Agr. Food Sci.

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Plantain production in Nigeria is highly constrained by certain socio-economic factors. The study investigated the socio-economic factors influencing plantain production in Khana local government area of Rivers state. Collected primary data was analysed using descriptive statistical tools and simple linear regression fitting in four functional forms. The results of analysis showed the socioeconomic factors influencing plantain production to include gender, age, household size and farm size. Furthermore, using a four-point type of Likert's scale to measure factors militating against plantain production showed the major challenges to include poor processing and storage facilities, inadequate extension knowledge, unavailability of credit facilities, poor irrigation facilities, high perishability, high incidence of plantain disease and poor marketing system among others. It is suggested that farmers should be assisted through provision of adequate storage and processing facilities as well as loan facilities to enable them acquire necessary farm inputs, hire labour and acquire suitable farmland.

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“…The principal edible species are in the section Eumusa of the genus Musa and comprise M. acuminata Colla (2n=2x=22; A genome; 600 Mbp) and M. balbisiana Colla (2n=2x=22; B genome; 550 Mbp), and their hybrids, the triploid lines (2n=3x=33) with genome constitutions AAA (dessert or export banana), AAB (plantain) and ABB (cooking banana) (Simmonds, 1962;Gowen, 1995). Considering morphological characteristics of plantains in Ghana, they can be classified into three main subgroups; namely False Horn "Apantu group", French "Apem group", and True Horn: "Asamienu group" (Dankyi et al, 2007). The French plantains have the bunch complete at maturity, with many hands of numerous, rather small fingers.…”

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Assessment of plantain (Musa sapientum L.) accessions genotypic groups relatedness using simple sequence repeats markers

Quain¹,

Agyeman²,

Dzomeku³

2018

Afr. J. Biotechnol.

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Plantains are important sources of high-calorie energy in Ghana. They are also of great socio-economic importance in the country, and very important sources of rural income. Although several species exist all over the world, plantains belonging to the AAB group are unique to West Africa and Ghanaian collections have unique features and peculiar taste. Morphological and biochemical characterization are the popular techniques used to characterize plantain genotypes in Ghana. Thus, there is limited report on molecular characterization of plantains genotypes. Characterization based on morphologic characteristics alone may be limited since the expression of quantitative traits is subjective to strong environmental influence. Alternatively, molecular characterization techniques are capable of identifying polymorphism represented by differences in DNA sequences. The objective of this research was therefore to conduct molecular characterization of Ghanaian local accessions of plantain and assess relationship amongst known genotypic groups (populations). This study sampled 40 accessions of plantains representing four popular genotypic groups. Simple Sequence Repeats (SSRs) were used to assess diversity in reference to a set of global Musa collections. The 40 accessions of plantain were clustered into populations as being French plantain, True Horn, False Horn, and Hybrid prior to analysis. PopGene version 32 was used to analyze the data. This revealed that the overall plantain population used have Shannon's Informative Index (I) value of 0.61±0.28 in the overall plantain population, 100% polymorphism for all loci, 2.7±0.67 and 1.81±0.45 for ne and na respectively. Average heterozygosity was 0.34±0.17, loci mMaCIR231 and mMaCIR07 were the most informative, having I values of 0.85 and 0.81 respectively. The Fis and Fit values were both negative indicating lack of inbreeding and the gene flow value was 0.533. The study also revealed relationship among the various populations (French plantain, True Horn, False Horn, and Hybrid) on basis of molecular characterization.

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Plantain Production Practices in the Ashanti, Brong-Ahafo and Eastern Regions of Ghana

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The Potential of Plantain Residues for the Ghanaian Bioeconomy—Assessing the Current Fiber Value Web

The Potential of Plantain Residues for the Ghanaian Bioeconomy—Assessing the Current Fiber Value Web

Socioeconomic factors influencing plantain production in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State

Assessment of plantain (Musa sapientum L.) accessions genotypic groups relatedness using simple sequence repeats markers

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