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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... pods in Ecuador ( Evans 1981 ) . Symptoms The fungus only invades green pod tissues , subsequently growing between the parenchyma cells of ... pod tend to show complete destruction of Diseases primarily affecting pods and flower cushions 295.
... pods in Ecuador ( Evans 1981 ) . Symptoms The fungus only invades green pod tissues , subsequently growing between the parenchyma cells of ... pod tend to show complete destruction of Diseases primarily affecting pods and flower cushions 295.
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... pod rot ( Trachysphaera fructigena ) This fungus belongs to a genus closely allied to Phytophthora and the symptoms produced in infected pods are very similar to those of Phytophthora pod rot . It has a limited distribution and has only ...
... pod rot ( Trachysphaera fructigena ) This fungus belongs to a genus closely allied to Phytophthora and the symptoms produced in infected pods are very similar to those of Phytophthora pod rot . It has a limited distribution and has only ...
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George Alan Roskruge Wood, R. A. Lass. satisfactorily ; and ripe pods can be left on the tree for 2-3 weeks . The incidence of pod diseases may preclude leaving the pods on the trees and , in addition , a long delay in harvesting may ...
George Alan Roskruge Wood, R. A. Lass. satisfactorily ; and ripe pods can be left on the tree for 2-3 weeks . The incidence of pod diseases may preclude leaving the pods on the trees and , in addition , a long delay in harvesting may ...
Contents
Botany types and populations H Toxopeus | 11 |
Environment G A R Wood | 38 |
Planting material H Toxopeus | 80 |
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