CocoaThis text covers all aspects of cocoa production. Higher prices for cocoa have led to much new knowledge about the plant and changes to its methods of production. These are discussed, along with new problems that have occurred and the fresh research projects that have been needed. |
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... branches by hand . This practice cannot be recommended due to the high labour requirement , doubtful economic ... branches on the outside part of the canopy of the tree will produce photosynthates and thus make a real contribution to the ...
... branches by hand . This practice cannot be recommended due to the high labour requirement , doubtful economic ... branches on the outside part of the canopy of the tree will produce photosynthates and thus make a real contribution to the ...
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... branch tips , removal of all chupons and the small branches around the jorquette is recommended in parts of Brazil to reduce the relative humidity in the canopy to slow the spread of Phytophthora pod rot . There is little experimental ...
... branch tips , removal of all chupons and the small branches around the jorquette is recommended in parts of Brazil to reduce the relative humidity in the canopy to slow the spread of Phytophthora pod rot . There is little experimental ...
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George Alan Roskruge Wood, R. A. Lass. to the mature branches . In severe cases , all the leaves of a tree or of a fan branch desiccate simultaneously , but often the secondary and tertiary branches develop symptoms independently ...
George Alan Roskruge Wood, R. A. Lass. to the mature branches . In severe cases , all the leaves of a tree or of a fan branch desiccate simultaneously , but often the secondary and tertiary branches develop symptoms independently ...
Contents
Botany types and populations H Toxopeus | 11 |
Environment G A R Wood | 38 |
Planting material H Toxopeus | 80 |
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