Priority Organism
Socioeconomic Justification
Primary staple (largest single crop by tonnes) — critical for household food security and income; high per-capita consumption.
GEd Potential
High
Existing R&D
RAB & partners (IITA, One Acre Fund trials), CGIAR banana programs; breeding & agronomy work ongoing. GEd banana work regionally (IITA/CGIAR) provides training pathways
Actual Annual Production (tonnes)
1219408