Three mutant banana varieties are worth mentioning here: Novaria in Malaysia (early flowering), Klue Hom Thong KU1 in Thailand (bunch size and cylindrical shape), and Albeely in Sudan (out-yielding ...

From its humble, home-spun debut in 1978 as a safari-inspired brand of casual wear, Banana Republic's distinct design aesthetic (and solid corporate backing) has made it one of the country's ...