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Book SynopsisThe 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.
Table of ContentsPreface 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
