Summary
Bananas (Musa spp.) are a crucial global agricultural commodity, playing a vital role in tropical agroecosystems. The Poovan cultivar demonstrates high productivity and adaptability in coconut-based agroforestry systems. This study investigates the influence of planting geometries on crop performance in the Cauvery delta zone, assessing five spatial configurations (2.1 × 2.1 m to 0.9 × 0.9 m) across morphological, physiological and economic parameters. Results indicate that wider spacing (2.1 × 2.1 m) significantly enhances leaf morphological traits, yielding maximum leaf length (148.17 cm), breadth (77.75 cm) and a Leaf Area Index (LAI) of 2.61 m²/plant. Fruit quality is also improved, with increased bunch weights (16 kg), larger fruit dimensions (20 cm length), higher sugar content (22 B
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