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 147
... planted at 1.2 x 1.2 m and 1.0 x 1.0 m high yields were obtained ( Table 6.7 ) but more extensive trials are needed to prove whether this method will achieve its objectives and be profitable . Nevertheless close planting of clones at ...
... planted at 1.2 x 1.2 m and 1.0 x 1.0 m high yields were obtained ( Table 6.7 ) but more extensive trials are needed to prove whether this method will achieve its objectives and be profitable . Nevertheless close planting of clones at ...
Page 149
... planting time which might be necessary when planting conditions are unsuitable . In addition , nursery seedlings are likely to develop more rapidly . A trial in Nigeria compared seedlings sown in a nursery during October - December and ...
... planting time which might be necessary when planting conditions are unsuitable . In addition , nursery seedlings are likely to develop more rapidly . A trial in Nigeria compared seedlings sown in a nursery during October - December and ...
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... planting hole . The time between felling shade and planting cocoa is kept to an absolute minimum , as this reduces both weeding and the loss of organic matter and nutrients from the soil ( Anon 1980 ) . After the first dry season some ...
... planting hole . The time between felling shade and planting cocoa is kept to an absolute minimum , as this reduces both weeding and the loss of organic matter and nutrients from the soil ( Anon 1980 ) . After the first dry season some ...
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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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