Indonesia, July 28 -- The Agriculture and Fisheries Office (Distankan) of Rejang Lebong District, Bengkulu Province, is currently seeking innovative ways to preserve the local Curup banana variety to prevent its extinction.

Acting Head of Distankan Rejang Lebong Achmad Syafriansyah stated on Sunday during a community innovation and research user capacity-building event held by the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) at a local hotel that the Curup banana, especially the HJ Kuning variety, is known for its sweet taste and fragrant aroma, often bought as a souvenir by visitors to the region.

"We are conducting research and innovation efforts to revitalize the potential of this local banana, particularly the HJ Kuning variety, w...