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The 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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Author:   G. A. R. Wood (formerly Cadbury Schweppes plc) ,  R. A. Lass (Cadbury Schweppes plc)
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Imprint:   Wiley-Blackwell
Edition:   4th edition
Dimensions:   Width: 14.70cm , Height: 4.00cm , Length: 22.20cm
Weight:   1.077kg
ISBN:  

9780632063987

ISBN 10:   063206398
Pages:   656
Publication Date:   21 May 2001
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9781405124218
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

Preface vii Acknowledgements ix Note on Terminology x List of Plates xi List of Figures xv List of Maps xviii Glossary xix 1 History and development G. A. R. Wood 1 2 Botany, types and populations H. Toxopeus 11 3 Environment G. A. R. Wood 38 4 Planting material H. Toxopeus 80 5 Propagation G. A. R. Wood 93 6 Establishment G. A. R. Wood 119 7 Shade and nutrition M. Wessel 166 8 Maintenance and improvement of mature cocoa farms R. A. Lass 195 9 Replanting and rehabilitation of old cocoa farms R. A. Lass 210 10 Labour usage R. A. Lass 234 11 Diseases R. A. Lass 265 12 Insects and cocoa P. F. Entwistle 366 13 From harvest to store G. A. R. Wood 444 14 Quality and inspection G. A. R. Wood 505 15 Marketing A. P. Williamson 528 16 Production G. A. R. Wood 543 17 Consumption and manufacture G. A. R. Wood 587 Appendix 1 Visual Symptoms of Mineral Malnutrition 598 Appendix 2 International Cocoa Standards 601 Appendix 3 Conversion Factors 607 Appendix 4 Publications on Cocoa 608 Index 610 

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G A R Wood, B.A. (Cantab), D. T. A.(Trinidad) had over 30 years experience of cocoa growing as a Tropical Agricultural Adviser and as a Cocoa Consultant. He was editor of 'Cocoa Growers' Bulletin from its first issue in 1963 until 1980 and was a much respected authority on the crop. R A Lass, B.Sc. (Agric), D.T.A.(Trinidad) is currently Cocoa technical Manager for Cadbury Schweppes plc and editor of 'Cocoa Growers' Bulletin'. He is involved in many international cocoa research and extension projects in various cocoa-growing areas and has been employed as consultant by a wide variety of international agencies.

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