About Nanjangud Rasabale Banana:
- It is a variety of banana grown in and around the Mysore district and Chamarajanagar district of
- It was awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2006 for its thick pulp and distinct taste and aroma.
- The taste and pulp of this banana cannot be found in any other variety and anywhere else.
- Soil required: Black clay alluvial saline soil has given unique aroma to this banana.
- This banana possesses medicinal properties and are believed to cure neurological ailments.
- Threats: The Panama Wilt disease, a fungal infection caused by the Fuserium Wilt pathogen has been the bane of rasabale farmers.
Key facts about Indian Council for Agricultural Research
- It is an autonomous organisation under the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India.
- It was formerly known as the Imperial Council of Agricultural Research, it was established on 16 July 1929 as a registered society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, in pursuance of the report of the Royal Commission on Agriculture.
- Functions: The Council is the apex body for coordinating, guiding, and managing research and education in agriculture, including horticulture, fisheries, and animal sciences, throughout the country.
- India has one of the largest agricultural systems in the world, with 113 ICAR institutes and 74 agricultural universities across the country.
- Headquarters: New Delhi.
