Question

What is the primary agronomic purpose of practicing 'de-suckering' (removal of excess suckers) in banana cultivation?

A To increase the number of bunches produced per plant
B To control weeds around the plant base
C To retain only one healthy follower sucker for the next crop cycle, channeling the plant's energy into the current bunch
D To improve soil fertility
E To prevent the plant from flowering
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