The name banana, platano, banana topocho or guineo groups a large number of herbaceous plants of the genus Musa , both horticulturally hybrids derived from wild species of Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana as genetically pure cultivars of these species . Originally classified by Linnaeus in 1753 as Musa paradisiaca , Musa type , species subsequent studies have led to the conclusion that the complex taxonomy of the genus includes numerous hybrids , varied genetic makeup , and has developed a strictly sui generis system classification to account for this variation. However, according to the rules of the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature , the Linnaean name has priority and is still used both in its original form and the amended Musa paradisiaca , indicating that this is a hybrid policy to designate generically to these varieties .

A fruit export must meet several requirements at the time of harvest and be accepted and qualified for export. Since the strain ( seed) sown until the first flowering occurs lasts over 24 to 32 weeks depending on the variety and environmental conditions. Once the plant produces the coverage acorn ( bellota = flower = cluster ) , agricultural tasks are very important and they range from 9-13 weeks until harvest. Depending on how warm or cold season , the age cutoff is determined by the conditions of the fruit filling , ie , it has reached the calibration parameters (thickness ) and long finger . This condition is fulfilled between 9 and 13 weeks after full bloom. The transport of the clusters from the plantation to the process plant ( packing ) , it performs through cable satellite , which has suspended the cluster with the help of a device called a ” sheave ” which has a special bearing that lets ride the cable. This aims to prevent damage from handling , because in these conditions the fruit is very susceptible.

Factors affecting the growth and productivity of plants are generally classified into internal ( genetic ) and external (environmental) factors .

Internal factors are related to the genetic strain used

External factors relate to the weather ( sunshine, temperature and rainfall) , biotic agents ( beneficial and harmful organisms) , soil type and of course the human intervention that affects or modifies certain extent some environmental factors that determine the agronomic management . For example , areas with lots of sunshine and warm temperatures (30 ° C ) is potentially more productive than other areas with different characteristics.

It is very important to highlight the agricultural management by implementing varied and appropriate agricultural practices contribute to high yields . The main stand seeding rate , deshije , proper distribution of plants in the field , weed control , pests and diseases , irrigation, drainage , nutrition and appropriate agronomic practices work in the care of bunch ( holster , identification, defoliation , shoring ) , contributing to the fruit meets the highest quality features.