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" Bananas and plantains / "
John C. Robinson and Víctor Galán Saúco
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BL
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647716
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dltt
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| Main Entry
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Robinson, J. C., (John Charles),1943-
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| Title & Author
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Bananas and plantains /\ John C. Robinson and Víctor Galán Saúco
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| Edition Statement
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2nd ed
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| Publication Statement
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Cambridge, MA :: CABI,, 2011
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| Series Statement
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Crop production science in horticulture series ;; no. 19
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vii, 311 p. :: ill. ;; 24 cm
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| ISBN
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9781845936587 (alk. paper)
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: 1845936582 (alk. paper)
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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| Contents
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Distribution and importance -- Taxonomic classification, cultivars and breeding -- Morphological characteristics and plant development -- Climatic requirements and problems -- Phenological and physiological responses -- Site selection, soil requirements and soil preparation -- Establishing a plantation -- Systems of cultivating bananas and product certifications -- Nutritional requirements -- Water requirements and irrigation -- Horticultural management -- Diseases -- Pests -- Harvesting and fruit handling -- Ripening, biochemistry and uses
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Bananas
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Plantago
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| Dewey Classification
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634/.772
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| LC Classification
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SB379.B2R63 2011
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Galán Saúco, Víctor
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