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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... method used for several years by the Cocoa Board in Trinidad which produced about 1.5 million plants a year ( Moll 1956a ) . The rooting percentage achieved was 60–70 ... methods of producing rooted cuttings Method Vegetative propagation 111.
... method used for several years by the Cocoa Board in Trinidad which produced about 1.5 million plants a year ( Moll 1956a ) . The rooting percentage achieved was 60–70 ... methods of producing rooted cuttings Method Vegetative propagation 111.
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... method . After six months the survivors were counted and of the four methods of budding , patch budding was inferior to the other three methods which gave 30-34 per cent success . Bark removal was the most successful method of forcing ...
... method . After six months the survivors were counted and of the four methods of budding , patch budding was inferior to the other three methods which gave 30-34 per cent success . Bark removal was the most successful method of forcing ...
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... method is satisfactory and so this method can be recommended for farmers with sufficient managerial skills to carry it out effectively . In Colombia , the Turrialba method has been adapted to suit local conditions . The first stage is ...
... method is satisfactory and so this method can be recommended for farmers with sufficient managerial skills to carry it out effectively . In Colombia , the Turrialba method has been adapted to suit local conditions . The first stage is ...
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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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