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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... seed produced on these trees should arise from pollen from another tree . The desired crosses can be ensured by hand - pollination or by proper design of the seed garden where natural pollination is relied on . The design and operation of ...
... seed produced on these trees should arise from pollen from another tree . The desired crosses can be ensured by hand - pollination or by proper design of the seed garden where natural pollination is relied on . The design and operation of ...
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George Alan Roskruge Wood, R. A. Lass. Transport of seed Cocoa seed has no dormant period and the processes of germination will start soon after the beans are removed from the pod ; beans can , in fact , germinate inside the pod under ...
George Alan Roskruge Wood, R. A. Lass. Transport of seed Cocoa seed has no dormant period and the processes of germination will start soon after the beans are removed from the pod ; beans can , in fact , germinate inside the pod under ...
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... seed at stake , the farmers sowing three seeds in a group , placing each just under the surface of the soil . While this method can be successful and obviously requires little labour , it has several important disadvantages . In the ...
... seed at stake , the farmers sowing three seeds in a group , placing each just under the surface of the soil . While this method can be successful and obviously requires little labour , it has several important disadvantages . In the ...
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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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