Bananas and Plantains (Crop Production Science in Horticulture) - Softcover

Robinson, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0851989853 ISBN 13: 9780851989853

Publisher: CABI Publishing, 1995

Synopsis

Bananas and plantains are major fruit crops in the tropics and subtropics and make a vital contribution to the economies of a number of countries. They are very important in the nutrition of local populations as well as tradeable commodities with large markets throughout the developed world. This book provides an accessible review of the scientific principles of banana production and relates these to field practices. Although the focus is on commercial cavendish banana production, plantains are also discussed where possible. The author also makes interesting comparisons between commercial banana production in the tropics and in the subtropics, where different climates necessitate different management. Overall, the book provides a concise but broad textbook, suitable for students and non-specialist research workers and professionals in horticulture, agronomy and food science.

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Review

"A broad primary literature has been drawn upon, and a remarkable amount of information has been crammed into a small book. It is inexpensive enough to warrant being added to all libraries aspiring to have a few select yet authoritative books on plants of importance to humankind."--Quarterly Review of Biology "A broad primary literature has been drawn upon, and a remarkable amount of information has been crammed into a small book. It is inexpensive enough to warrant being added to all libraries aspiring to have a few select yet authoritative books on plants of importance to humankind."--Quarterly Review of Biology "A broad primary literature has been drawn upon, and a remarkable amount of information has been crammed into a small book. It is inexpensive enough to warrant being added to all libraries aspiring to have a few select yet authoritative books on plants of importance to humankind."--Quarterly Review of Biology "A broad primary literature has been drawn upon, and a remarkable amount of information has been crammed into a small book. It is inexpensive enough to warrant being added to all libraries aspiring to have a few select yet authoritative books on plants of importance to humankind."--Quarterly Review of Biology

About the Author

Victor G. Saśco is at the Instituto Canario de Investigaciones Agrarias, Tenerife.

Edition details

• Publisher: CABI Publishing
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0851989853
• ISBN 13: 9780851989853
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 256