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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... shown in Table 1.1 . Reliable statistics of production or exports are only available since 1894 so the figures for 1850 are estimates . However the table shows the enormous growth of production over 130 years and also indicates the ...
... shown in Table 1.1 . Reliable statistics of production or exports are only available since 1894 so the figures for 1850 are estimates . However the table shows the enormous growth of production over 130 years and also indicates the ...
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... shown that the rainfall 2 , 3 , 4 and 5 months before harvesting the pods is significantly correlated with the average weight of dried beans ( Toxopeus and Wessel 1970 ) . The fat content of the bean is normally expressed as a ...
... shown that the rainfall 2 , 3 , 4 and 5 months before harvesting the pods is significantly correlated with the average weight of dried beans ( Toxopeus and Wessel 1970 ) . The fat content of the bean is normally expressed as a ...
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... shown that planting material of similar parentage is being distributed . These modern varieties grow much faster than the old local varieties and are therefore much easier to establish . Moreover they start to bear in the third or ...
... shown that planting material of similar parentage is being distributed . These modern varieties grow much faster than the old local varieties and are therefore much easier to establish . Moreover they start to bear in the third or ...
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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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