Drought-Resistant Banana Varieties

NRCB VarietiesKaveri SabaDrought- and salinity-tolerantSuitable for marginal and saline-sodic soilsPerforms well under low-water conditionsDual-purpose: culinary and dessertAverage bunch weight: 35 kgHigh keeping qualityMaintains yield and fruit quality under water stressKaveri KalkiDrought-tolerantDwarf, sturdy plant; no propping requiredShort crop duration: ~12 monthsSuitable for high-density plantingYield: Up to 25 kg per bunchIdeal for processingPerforms well with reduced irrigationTraditional varietiesPoovanModerately drought-tolerantVigorous plant with stable yieldsAverage bunch weight: 25 kgProduces bunches even under water stressGood keeping quality and attractive fruit colourKarpuravalliDrought- and salt-tolerantSuitable for marginal lands and low-input farmingRobust, tall plantSweet fruits with good keeping qualityAverage bunch weight: 15–20 kgReliable performance under water scarcity