Commercial Crops Technology

Commercial crops are of significant economic and export importance to many developing and developed countries. These crops, which have a long history of cultivation and extensive research and development, have made significant technological advancements. It is essential to periodically review newly acquired knowledge in crop production and incorporate age-old experience. The book Commercial Crops Technology compiles and presents the latest technological advancements in nine crops grown on a plantation scale, including Areca Nut, Cashew, Cocoa, Coconut, Coffee, Oil Palm, Palmyra, Rubber, and Tea. The book is organized into ten chapters, with an introductory chapter that provides an overview of plantation crop production, including its importance, geographical distribution, soils, integrated nutrient management, crop protection strategies, cropping and farming systems, management of drought, organic farming, clean development mechanism, implications of IPR and strategies and recommendations

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