Product Information:
- Scientific Name: Musa Siam Ruby
- Product Details: Tissue culture plantlets in a glass bottle, 1 bottle containing 10 plantlets, plantlet height 8 cm. Packaged in a bag with agar gel medium for plantlets.
Plant Description: Indo Red Banana
The Indo Red Banana, also known as the Red Indo Banana, is a unique banana variety characterized by its large, deep green leaves, sturdy petioles (leaf stalks), and striking reddish-purple pseudostem. The fruit features a bright red peel, creamy pink flesh, and a sweet, well-rounded flavor. It is seedless, making it ideal for fresh consumption and food decoration. The leaves and pseudostem are high in fiber, contributing to increased disease resistance and environmental resilience.
Market Popularity and Potential:
The Indo Red Banana is gaining popularity in both the ornamental plant and exotic fruit markets due to its unusual coloration and rapid growth. Thai farmers are increasingly adopting tissue culture propagation to control quality and mitigate disease contamination, particularly against Panama disease (Fusarium wilt) and leaf spot diseases, ensuring consistent yields. Exports to European and American markets are expanding, driven by the demand for unique red-colored fruits with high nutritional value.