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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... showed a clear advantage for clear - felling ( Table 6.2 ) . Clearing of forest The forest has to be cleared during ... showed that early growth of cocoa and Gliricidia was greatly increased on the burnt area ( Ling and Mainstone 1983 ) ...
... showed a clear advantage for clear - felling ( Table 6.2 ) . Clearing of forest The forest has to be cleared during ... showed that early growth of cocoa and Gliricidia was greatly increased on the burnt area ( Ling and Mainstone 1983 ) ...
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... showed the importance of keeping the soil covered after clear - felling . In the plots kept bare of vegetation 36 per cent of the organic matter was lost in two years . This loss was reduced to 23 per cent under natural growth and was ...
... showed the importance of keeping the soil covered after clear - felling . In the plots kept bare of vegetation 36 per cent of the organic matter was lost in two years . This loss was reduced to 23 per cent under natural growth and was ...
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... showed a decline in photosynthetic rate at higher light intensity , but leaves from vigorous trees in the field showed little or no decrease in photosynthetic rate as light intensity increased to full sunlight ( equivalent to 1000 ...
... showed a decline in photosynthetic rate at higher light intensity , but leaves from vigorous trees in the field showed little or no decrease in photosynthetic rate as light intensity increased to full sunlight ( equivalent to 1000 ...
Contents
Botany types and populations H Toxopeus | 11 |
Environment G A R Wood | 38 |
Planting material H Toxopeus | 80 |
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