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Table of Contents
Front Page ............................................................................................. i
Acknowledgements ...........................................................................…. ii
Table of Contents .................................................................................iii
List of Table, Graphs and Figures ............................................................... v
List of Abbreviations ........................................................................ vi
Abstract ............................................................................................... vii
1.0 Introduction ......................................................................................... 1
1.1 Increased Awareness on Bananas as a Complete Fruit ...................... 1
1.2 Nutritional Importance of Bananas ................................................... 2
1.3 Organic vs. Non-Organic Farming Practices ....................................... 3
1.4 Role of Bananas in the Food Industry ................................................ 4
1.5 Environmental Impact of Organic Banana Farming ........................... 5
1.6 Comparative Mineral Composition Studies ....................................... 6
1.7 Factors Influencing Mineral Composition ......................................... 7
1.8 Health Implications ........................................................................... 8
1.9 Consumer and Environmental Impact ................................................ 10
1.9.1 Aim of Study ............................................................................... 11
1.9.2 Objectives of Study .................................................................... 11