Top 7 Varieties Of Bananas In India

By Nikita Toppo August 4, 2023

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The Grand Naine

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Robusta Banana

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Cavendish Banana

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Nendran Banana

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Dwarf Cavendish Banana

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Red Banana

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Alpan Banana

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