Achieving Sustainable Cultivation of Cocoa
| Author | : Pathmanathan Umaharan |
| Publisher | : Burleigh Dodds Series in Agricultural Science |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2018 |
| ISBN-10 | : 1786761688 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9781786761682 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (682 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Achieving Sustainable Cultivation of Cocoa by : Pathmanathan Umaharan
Download or read book Achieving Sustainable Cultivation of Cocoa written by Pathmanathan Umaharan and published by Burleigh Dodds Series in Agricultural Science. This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cocoa cultivation faces a number of significant challenges, including stagnating yields, a narrow genetic base, vulnerability to pests and diseases and environmental impact. This volume reviews how research is addressing these challenges in areas such as breeding and agronomy, understanding and managing the range of diseases affecting cocoa, as well as ways of measuring and improving the sustainability of cocoa cultivation.
