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{{Infobox geographical indication<br />
| name = Nanjanagud banana<br />
| color = Blue <br />
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| caption = Nanjangud rasabalehannu a special variety of [[banana]]<br />
| alternative names = Nanjangud rasabalehannu<br />
| description = <!-- Describe in brief --><br />
| type = <!-- Handicraft, foodstuff etc. --><br />
| area = [[Mysore]] & [[Chamrajnagar]] <!--Area, state --><br />
| country = India<br />
| registered = 2005<br />
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| official website = {{URL|ipindia.nic.in}}<br />
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The '''Nanjangud banana''' (''{{Langx|kn|Nanjanagudu rasabale}}'') is a variety of [[banana]] from [[Nanjangud]], Mysore district, Karnataka. This fruit has a unique taste and aroma, and is locally popular. It has been given Geographical Indication Tag Number 29.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gowda |first=Varsha |title=Mysuru's Nanjangud banana slipping out of farmers' favour |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/mysurus-nanjangud-banana-slipping-out-of-farmers-favour-1237125.html |access-date=2024-06-20 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref><br />
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== Agriculture ==<br />
Nanjangud banana cultivation requires specific soil conditions and climate, and it is mostly grown in the village of Devarasanahalli near Nanjangudu. The region's traditional farming practices and natural environment are critical to maintaining banana quality. Black saline alluvial soil naturally formed on the banks of the [[Kabini River|Kapila]] is required. Experts believe that the secret of this taste and aroma lies in its genes.<ref>{{Cite journal |date= |title=Geographical Indications Journal |url=http://ipindia.nic.in/girindia/journal/8.pdf |website=ipindia|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130809224647/http://ipindia.nic.in/girindia/journal/8.pdf |archive-date=9 August 2013 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=GI Tagged Nanjangud Banana - GI Tagged from of India |url=https://www.gitagged.com/nanjangud-banana/ |access-date=2024-06-20 |language=en-US}}</ref><br />
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== Description ==<br />
Nanjangud bananas are often used in traditional festivals and religious ceremonies. This banana also brings significant economic benefits to the local farmers. The GI tag helps protect the authenticity of the banana. The fruit is small in size and buttery soft to eat. It is usually eaten without the peel. As it cannot be grown in foreign areas, its availability is less and hence there is a good demand for it. They are available at banana market in [[Sargur]], Mysore district, Karnataka, India. Recently, due to the heavy use of chemical fertilizers, its taste, shape, and aroma are changing.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2016-01-25 |title=Mangoes and grapes give K'taka farmers sweet taste of success |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/Mangoes-and-grapes-give-Ktaka-farmers-sweet-taste-of-success/articleshow/50711434.cms |access-date=2024-06-20 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-02-02 |title=Farmers Come Together to Save Nanjangud Rasabale - The New Indian Express |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/Farmers-Come-Together-to-Save-Nanjangud-Rasabale/2015/04/29/article2788718.ece |access-date=2024-06-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160202195819/http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/Farmers-Come-Together-to-Save-Nanjangud-Rasabale/2015/04/29/article2788718.ece |archive-date=2 February 2016 }}</ref><br />
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The size of the Nanjangud banana is smaller than other bananas. It is 5-8 cm long, and the diameter of the middle tube part of the fruit is 2-3 cm. Its peel is thin. When organic, Nanjangud bananas are well-ripened, the peel is eaten with the fruit, or the peel is eaten separately (raw or as a vegetable).<br />
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Geographical Indication<br />
The Horticulture Department of the Government of Karnataka obtained a patent for the Nanjangudu banana under the Geographical Indications (Geographical Indications) Act, 1999. The Controller General of Designs and Trademarks Office granted trademark rights to the Nanjangudu banana and its products to Mysore farmers. It was granted Geographical Indication registration in 2005.<br />
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==See also==<br />
* [[Bangalore Blue]]<br />
* [[Byadagi chilli]]<br />
* [[Coorg Green Cardamom|Coorg green cardamom]]<br />
* [[Coorg orange]]<br />
* [[List of Geographical Indications in India]]<br />
* [[Mattu gulla]]<br />
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==References==<br />
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[[Category:Banana cultivars]]<br />
[[Category:GI Tagged banana varieties of India]]<br />
[[Category:Mysore district]]<br />
[[Category:Geographical indications in Karnataka]]</div>PaulineBarwell2