CocoaThe botany of cocoa. Climate. Soils. Planting material. Nueseries and vegetative propagation. Establiahment. Maintenance and rehabilitation. Shade and nutrition. Diseases. Insects and cocoa. Harvesting and preparation. Quality and inspection. Marketing. Production and consumption. Labour requirements and costs. |
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Introduction | 1 |
The Botany of Cocoa by D B Murray | 7 |
Climate | 19 |
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