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Robinson, J. C. 1943-

Bananas and plantains / John C. Robinson and Víctor Galán Saúco. - 2nd ed. - Wallingford, Oxfordshire, UK ; Cambridge, MA : Du Roi Laboratory : Gobierno de Canarias, Instituto Canario de Investigaciones Agrarias : CABI, c2010. - vii, 311 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. - Crop production science in horticulture series ; 19 . - 19. Crop production science in horticulture ; .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 273-297) and index.

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.

ISBN: 9781845936587 (pbk.)

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Bananas.
Plantago.

Dewey Class. No.: 634.772 / ROB 2010

National Agricultural Library Call No.: SB379.B2 / R62 2010