CocoaThe fourth edition of this highly regarded book has been considerably enlarged to cover 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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... species. 12.22 Pantorhytes species. 12.23 X ylosandrus compactus (Eichh.). 12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4 12.5 12.6 13.1 Crop pattern at Tafo, Ghana. 13.2 Crop pattern at BAL, Sabah. 13.3 Major changes in the pulp during fermentation. 13.4 ...
... species. 12.22 Pantorhytes species. 12.23 X ylosandrus compactus (Eichh.). 12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4 12.5 12.6 13.1 Crop pattern at Tafo, Ghana. 13.2 Crop pattern at BAL, Sabah. 13.3 Major changes in the pulp during fermentation. 13.4 ...
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... species Dimorphic — exhibiting two distinct forms Diploid — cell having chromosomes in homologous pairs Drupe — a stone fruit ' Gamete — mature germ-cell which unites with another in sexual reproduction Heterosis - tendency of cross ...
... species Dimorphic — exhibiting two distinct forms Diploid — cell having chromosomes in homologous pairs Drupe — a stone fruit ' Gamete — mature germ-cell which unites with another in sexual reproduction Heterosis - tendency of cross ...
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... species in the genus but the cocoa tree, Theobroma cacao, is the only one cultivated widely. The headwaters of the Amazon basin have been said to be the origin of the cocoa tree but it is more correct to describe that area as the ...
... species in the genus but the cocoa tree, Theobroma cacao, is the only one cultivated widely. The headwaters of the Amazon basin have been said to be the origin of the cocoa tree but it is more correct to describe that area as the ...
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... Species Plantarum published in 1753. The genus Theobroma, together with the genera Herrania, Guazuma and Cola, which occurs in Africa, belongs to the family Sterculiaceae. The natural habitat of the genus Theobroma is in the lower ...
... Species Plantarum published in 1753. The genus Theobroma, together with the genera Herrania, Guazuma and Cola, which occurs in Africa, belongs to the family Sterculiaceae. The natural habitat of the genus Theobroma is in the lower ...
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... species of the genus Forcipomyia are the commonest pollinators. These midges are so small that they are difficult to see and are called 'no see 'ems' in the West Indies. This makes the study of these insects extremely difficult and ...
... species of the genus Forcipomyia are the commonest pollinators. These midges are so small that they are difficult to see and are called 'no see 'ems' in the West Indies. This makes the study of these insects extremely difficult and ...
Contents
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4 Planting material | 80 |
5 Propagation | 93 |
6 Establishment | 119 |
7 Shade and nutrition | 166 |
8 Maintenance and improvement of mature cocoa farms | 195 |
13 From harvest to store | 444 |
14 Quality and inspection | 505 |
15 Marketing | 528 |
16 Production | 543 |
17 Consumption and manufacture | 587 |
APPENDIX 1 Visual symptoms of mineral malnutrition | 598 |
APPENDIX 2 International Cocoa Standards | 601 |
APPENDIX 3 Conversion factors | 607 |
9 Replanting and rehabilitation of old cocoa farms | 210 |
10 Labour usage | 234 |
11 Diseases | 265 |
12 Insects and cocoa | 366 |
APPENDIX 4 Publications on cocoa | 608 |
INDEX | 610 |
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