Vol. 6, Issue 2, Part B (2024)

Banana (Musa spp.) is among the world’s top five fruit crops, with an annual production exceeding 120 million tons, cultivated in more than 135 countries. Its productivity is highly dependent on soil-plant nutrient interactions and sustainable fertility management. This paper integrates chemical and biological perspectives on soil-plant interactions in banana cultivation, examining nutrient dynamics, rhizosphere biology, and integrated nutrient management practices. Data-driven tables and schematic figures are included to illustrate nutrient requirements, soil constraints, and microbial associations that influence productivity.