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This chapter identifies the most important species in the Cucurbitaceae family and discusses various aspects of their production in the tropics, including climatic requirements, types and cultivars, site and soil, crop establishment, flowering and pollination, harvesting, and pests and pathogens.
This chapter focuses on the various aspects of the production of Solanaceae crops in the tropics, with emphasis on Lycopersicon esculentum [Solanum lycopersicum] (tomato), Capsicum annuum (sweet peppers, cayenne peppers, chillies), C. frutescens (chilli pepper), Solanum melongena (aubergine,...
This chapter covers the tropical production of vegetables in the families Araceae, Convolvulaceae, Dioscoraceae and Euphorbiaceae, commonly referred to as tropical tubers. Information is given on their climate and environment requirements, soil and site preparation, planting material and planting,...
This chapter focuses on the production of leafy vegetables by subsistence farmers in the tropics, with emphasis on species belonging to the following families: Asteraceae, Amaranthaceae, Basellaceae, Chenopodiaceae, Malvaceae, Portulacaceae. Information is given on their origin and types, site,...
This chapter focuses on the production of Leguminosae [Fabaceae] (which includes grain legumes, fodder legumes and vegetable legumes) in the tropics. The agronomy of the following species is specifically covered: Phaseolus vulgaris (dwarf bean, French bean, green bean, snap bean); Phaseolus lunatus ...
This chapter focuses on the various aspects of the production of crucifers (Brassicaceae) in the tropics, with emphasis on their origin and types, soil and site requirements, crop establishment, crop production, harvesting, and pests and pathogens.
This chapter focuses on the cultivation of Alliaceae and its contribution in addressing food security issues in the tropics. The most important vegetable crops in this family include Allium cepa (onion and shallot), A. sativum (garlic), A. fistulosum (Japanese bunching onion, Welsh onion), A....
This chapter focuses on the different seed production areas and their selection based on agroclimatic factors and soil requirements. The seed producer's commitment to seed production in order to achieve a high quality seed lot coupled with high yield without unnecessary inputs or expenditure are...
This chapter focuses on the origins and types, cropping site selection, pollination and isolation, seed crop establishment, roguing, harvesting, drying and seed processing of self-fertilized Poaceae. The important pests and diseases of these cereals are also presented.
This chapter focuses on the origins and types, cropping site selection, cultivar classification, pollination and isolation, seed crop establishment, roguing, harvesting, drying and seed processing of cross pollinated Poaceae crops. The important pests and diseases of these cereals are also...