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Achieving Sustainable Cultivation of Cocoa

Burleigh Dodds Series in Agricultural Science 43

Format: Hardback
Publisher: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited, Cambridge, United Kingdom
Published: 9th Aug 2018
Dimensions: w 152mm h 229mm d 32mm
Weight: 953g
ISBN-10: 1786761688
ISBN-13: 9781786761682
Barcode No: 9781786761682
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Synopsis
There is a growing demand for cocoa. However, cultivation is dependent on ageing trees with low yields and increasing vulnerability to disease. There is growing concern about the environmental impact of cultivation in areas soil health and biodiversity. There is therefore an urgent need to make cocoa cultivation more efficient and sustainable to ensure a successful future. These challenges are addressed in Achieving sustainable cultivation of cocoa. Part 1 reviews genetic resources and developments in breeding. Part 2 discusses optimising cultivation techniques to make the most of new varieties. Part 3 summaries the latest research on understanding and combatting the major fungal and viral diseases affecting cocoa. Part 4 covers safety and quality issues whilst the final part of the book looks at ways of improving sustainability, including the role of agro-forestry, organic cultivation and ways of supporting smallholders. With its distinguished editor and international range of expert authors, this collection will be a standard reference for cocoa scientists, growers and processors.

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