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The_RealKeyserSoze t1_j29mkol wrote on December 30, 2022 at 5:25 PM

Reply to comment by Lithuim in eli5 how is banana such a mainstream fruit worldwide? by Lemon_Pleasant

In addition to this bananas have thick skin ideal for shipping without damage and its easy to stop ripening with cold temperatures and then speed it up with ethylene. Apples have a similar advantage, and are generally treated with 1-MCP to stop ripening and extend shelf life for months.