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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Page 189
... field a lower K rate is used . Correction of minor element disorders The main minor element disorders in cocoa fields are zinc ( Zn ) and boron ( B ) deficiency . Iron ( Fe ) deficiency occurs less frequently while aluminium ( Al ) ...
... field a lower K rate is used . Correction of minor element disorders The main minor element disorders in cocoa fields are zinc ( Zn ) and boron ( B ) deficiency . Iron ( Fe ) deficiency occurs less frequently while aluminium ( Al ) ...
Page 210
... field of cocoa trees will never survive that long , due to losses of individual trees from pests , diseases or physical damage . The cocoa trees in a field will go out of production at different ages , making it difficult for a farmer ...
... field of cocoa trees will never survive that long , due to losses of individual trees from pests , diseases or physical damage . The cocoa trees in a field will go out of production at different ages , making it difficult for a farmer ...
Page 214
... field drains , cut down the unprofitable trees marked previously , plant the young cocoa , and then to fertilise , supply and prune the young trees . In the sixth year farmers were expected to start the exercise again in the same field ...
... field drains , cut down the unprofitable trees marked previously , plant the young cocoa , and then to fertilise , supply and prune the young trees . In the sixth year farmers were expected to start the exercise again in the same field ...
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Botany types and populations H Toxopeus | 11 |
Environment G A R Wood | 38 |
Planting material H Toxopeus | 80 |
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