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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Page 189
... spraying with a solution of 300 g of zinc sulphate and 150 g of lime in 100 litres water ( de Geus 1973 ) . Boron ... Spraying several times at weekly intervals with a 1 per cent aqueous iron sulphate solution is an effective way to ...
... spraying with a solution of 300 g of zinc sulphate and 150 g of lime in 100 litres water ( de Geus 1973 ) . Boron ... Spraying several times at weekly intervals with a 1 per cent aqueous iron sulphate solution is an effective way to ...
Page 278
... spraying of pod husk piles during the normal spraying rounds but reportedly few farmers actually follow this recommendation in practice . In Brazil , spores remain viable for three months ( de Figueiredo et al . 1982 ) . Muller ( 1974 ) ...
... spraying of pod husk piles during the normal spraying rounds but reportedly few farmers actually follow this recommendation in practice . In Brazil , spores remain viable for three months ( de Figueiredo et al . 1982 ) . Muller ( 1974 ) ...
Page 379
... spraying with hand machinery . Nicotine was employed in West Africa whilst in Java rotenone ( derris ) had some success against Helopeltis . The discovery of the first synthetic pesticides , the chlorinated hydrocarbons , during and ...
... spraying with hand machinery . Nicotine was employed in West Africa whilst in Java rotenone ( derris ) had some success against Helopeltis . The discovery of the first synthetic pesticides , the chlorinated hydrocarbons , during and ...
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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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