14.47% Greater Banana Plant Height During Early Growth
In Jalgaon, Maharashtra, a 135-day on-farm trial evaluated the Kyminasi HH Microchip on G9 Cavendish banana plants, recording stronger early plant height, leaf development, canopy growth, and a slightly higher percentage of harvestable plants compared with the untreated control.
- Time
- December 2024
- Location
- Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India
- Crop
- Banana
- Variety
- G9 · Cavendish
- Irrigation
- Drip Irrigation
- Duration
- 135 Days
- Technology
- Kyminasi HH Microchip
- Research
- Geolife Agritech India Pvt. Ltd.
Strongest plant growth advantage during the early development window.
The greatest plant-height difference was recorded during the critical early-growth period between 40 and 55 days after transplanting, with the treated banana plants reaching a peak height advantage of 14.47%.
Early Height
Plant height was 12.85% greater at 40 DAT.
Peak Advantage
The largest height gain was 14.47% at 55 DAT.
Canopy Development
More and longer leaves supported stronger early canopy development.
| Observation | Control Height | Kyminasi Height | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 DAT · Early Growth | 23.96 cm | 27.04 cm | +12.85% |
| 55 DAT · Peak Gain | 33.44 cm | 38.28 cm | +14.47% |
| 80 DAT · Mid Season | 55.64 cm | 57.64 cm | +3.59% |
| 110 DAT · Late Season | 96.88 cm | 98.80 cm | +1.98% |
| 135 DAT · Pre-Harvest | 118.20 cm | 119.64 cm | +1.21% |
Institute: Geolife Agritech India Pvt. Ltd. · Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India
The strongest height advantage occurred during the early growth phase at 40–55 DAT. Treated plants also recorded 9–11% more leaves and 8–10% longer leaves during this period. The height difference narrowed as the plants matured, reaching 1.21% at 135 DAT.
Why this matters for banana growers: In this G9 Cavendish trial, Kyminasi-treated plants showed their strongest performance during the early establishment stage, including up to 14.47% greater plant height, more leaves, longer leaves, and stronger canopy development. A slightly higher percentage of treated plants also reached harvestable condition at the end of the observation period.
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