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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... spacing was 5.0 x 5.0 m ; in Trinidad , the Dominican Republic and Central America the common spacing is 4.0 × 4.0 m while in South America a rather closer spacing of 3.0-4.0 m is employed . West Africa is the only area where really close ...
... spacing was 5.0 x 5.0 m ; in Trinidad , the Dominican Republic and Central America the common spacing is 4.0 × 4.0 m while in South America a rather closer spacing of 3.0-4.0 m is employed . West Africa is the only area where really close ...
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... Spacing ( m ) Aggregate yield after 12 years ( kg dry beans per ha ) 2.4 x 2.4 3.0 × 3.0 3.7 x 3.7 8,804 9,710 9,663 SOURCE : Annual Reports , Cocoa Research Institute Ghana . spacing of 3.6 m triangular with a 4.6 m triangular , the ...
... Spacing ( m ) Aggregate yield after 12 years ( kg dry beans per ha ) 2.4 x 2.4 3.0 × 3.0 3.7 x 3.7 8,804 9,710 9,663 SOURCE : Annual Reports , Cocoa Research Institute Ghana . spacing of 3.6 m triangular with a 4.6 m triangular , the ...
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... spacing might be 3.7 × 2.4 m but this has not been tested experimentally . In Trinidad , very close spacing has been advocated ( Freeman 1975 ) . The objectives were to reduce weeding and pruning , dispose of overhead shade and obtain ...
... spacing might be 3.7 × 2.4 m but this has not been tested experimentally . In Trinidad , very close spacing has been advocated ( Freeman 1975 ) . The objectives were to reduce weeding and pruning , dispose of overhead shade and obtain ...
Contents
Botany types and populations H Toxopeus | 11 |
Environment G A R Wood | 38 |
Planting material H Toxopeus | 80 |
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