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The Papaya: Botany, Production and Uses
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- Sisir Mitra
- Cabi
- Hardcover
- 9781789241907
- 9.7 X 6.9 X 0.8 inches
- 1.98 pounds
- Technology & Engineering > Agriculture - Agronomy - Crop Science
- English
Secure TransactionBook Description
There have been a number of recent research developments with the potential to improve crop yields and quality. New research has contributed to our understanding of the crop environment, plant growth and physiology of tree and fruit development with implications for both breeding and cultivation. Analysis of the papaya genome promises new, faster breeding techniques to improved cultivars. These and other advances are helping to tackle disease like papaya ring spot viruses and major pests which still cause significant losses.
With contributions from international experts, the book presents the current state of knowledge concerning the history, physiology, culture and marketing of papaya throughout the world. It is an essential resource for researchers, growers and all those involved in the papaya industry.
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