Growth and Development of the Banana Plant: 3. A. The Origin of the Inflorescence and the Development of the Flowers: B. The Structure and Development of the Fruit

In this paper, which is presented in two parts, the growth anddevelopment of the banana plant have been examined from thestandpoint of the origin of the inflorescence and the developmentof the flowers (Part A) and the structure and development ofthe fruit (Part B). First the main centres of growth in thesestructures are located and the manner of their development ispresented. Thereafter, attention is focused upon the salientevents which determine the alternative courses of developmentwith a view to designating the chemical and physiological stimulithat may be required.