Overview

This text examines the cultivation and exploitation of the oil palm. It covers oil palm distribution and the factors necessary for successful production as well as the important varieties of oil palm and techniques for genetic improvement. All aspects of cultivation are presented from seed selection through harvesting. Advice is given on inputs, including fertilizer, equipment and labour requirements. Turning to outputs, processing methods are described, as are the many uses, and health benefits of the palm and palm kernel oils and the by-products. Information on oil palm pests and diseases including symptoms, means of prevention and possible treatments, is presented in a tabular section.

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Author:   J-C. Jacquemard ,  Simon Chater
Publisher:   Macmillan Education
Imprint:   Macmillan Education
Dimensions:   Width: 13.80cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 21.70cm
Weight:   0.209kg
ISBN:  

9780333574652

ISBN 10:   0333574656
Pages:   152
Publication Date:   14 December 1998
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Temporarily unavailable  
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