Onyango, M.A.Mwangi, T.K.Ondicho, A.R.Ojowi, M.O.Kidula, N.L.Magenya, O.E.V.Shiluli, M.C.2024-08-012024-08-012017Onyango, M.A., Mwangi, T.K., Ondicho, A.R., Ojowi, M.O., Kidula, N.L., Magenya, O.E.V., & Shiluli, M.C. (2017). Grow Bananas for Improved Livelihoods and Environmental Conservation [Brochure]. Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organizationhttps://kalroerepository.kalro.org/handle/123456789/14079brochureBanana is a source of food, livelihoods, andemployment for many rural and peri-urbanhouseholds. Banana may be used as food and fodder as wellas for handicraft. The large leaves of banana form a canopy thatprotects the soil against erosion. Bananas can be inter cropped with a variety ofcrops without suppressing yields. Banana plants may be used to control runoffwhen grown along contours of sloping land. Bananas may be used as ornamental plants.enbanana varietiessoiltissue cultureExtension material