Bananas and plantains

Bananas and plantains are major fruit crops in the tropics and subtropics, making a vital contribution to the economies of many countries. This book provides a review of the scientific principles of banana production and how these relate to field practices

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Robinson, J. C. [ (John Charles)] , 1943- (Author), Galan Sauco, Victor (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Wallingford, Oxfordshire, U. K. ; Cambridge, Massachusetts : Du Roi Laboratory ; : Gobierno de Canarias, Instituto Canario de Investigaciones Agrarias ; : CABI , c2010
Edition:2nd ed
Series:Crop production science in horticulture series 19
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505 0 |a 1. Distribution and importance -- 2. Taxonomic classification, cultivars and breeding -- 3. Morphological characteristics and plant development -- 4. Climatic requirements and problems -- 5. Phenological and physiological responses -- 6. Site selection, soil requirements and soil preparation -- 7. Establishing a plantation -- 8. Systems of cultivating bananas and product certifications -- 9. Nutritional requirements -- 10. Water requirements and irrigation -- 11. Horticultural management -- 12. Diseases -- 13. Pests -- 14. Harvesting and fruit handling -- 15. Ripening, biochemistry and uses 
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