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Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
Technology Transfer and Application in Relation to the Coconut Industry
The Coconut Palm (Cocos nucifera L.) - Research and Development Perspectives
Author: V. KrishnakumarPublisher: Springer
ISBN: 9811327548
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 850
Book Description
Since the publication of "The coconut palm - A monograph" in 1960, considerable information has been accrued on the crop through work at research institutes, international organisations and development agencies. Although coconut cultivation is spread over 93 countries, providing employment and creating livelihood opportunities to 64 million families around the globe, smallholder coconut farmers are now facing numerous challenges. The wide gap between the potential and actual yield is a major concern, and as such it is necessary to disseminate knowledge in order to implement research findings. Coconut research in India, one of the leading coconut producing countries, is celebrating its centenary, making this an opportune time to review the research and development advances and the relevant technologies. This detailed, comprehensive book covers all aspects of coconut, from the origins to cultivation, breeding, physiology and value addition, as well as subjects of topical interest like nutrition and health, biotechnology, and climate change and carbon sequestration. Written by leading experts in the fields it emphasises that the livelihood of the small coconut landholders is the ultimate aim of scientists and developmental agencies, and outlines various important strategies to make coconut farming more remunerative globally. It discusses work in all the major coconut growing countries and outlines suggestions for international cooperation. Research work on the crop is comparatively difficult because of its perennial nature, longevity, height, long juvenile phase, large sized nuts, cross pollination and seed propagation. As these special features necessitate greater investment of resources, time and land, it is all the more imperative that research is not duplicated and the information and experience becoming available around the world is shared so that it can be fully utilised. In this context periodic publications, compiling all the available information on coconut assume greater significance. This book is therefore of great value to researchers, students, extension workers, developmental agencies and progressive farmers.
Pacific Islands Investment Guide Volume 1 Strategic Information and Opportunities
Author: IBP USAPublisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1438737017
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
2011 Updated Reprint. Updated Annually. Pacific Islands Investment Guide
Pacific Islands Countries Trade Strategies and Agreements Handbook - Strategic Information and Basic Agreements
Author: IBP, Inc.Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1577515021
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 302
Book Description
Pacific Island Countries Trade Agreement Handbook
Pacific Islands Investment and Business Guide Volume 1 Strategic and Practical Information
Author: IBP USAPublisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1438769121
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 281
Book Description
Wake Atoll Investment and Business Guide - Strategic and Practical Information
Pacific Islands Business Law Handbook Volume 1 Strategic Information, Regulations, Contacts
Author: IBP, Inc.Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1438771401
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
Wake Atoll Business Law Handbook - Strategic Informtion and Basic Laws
Research and Development of Coconut in Latin America and the Caribbean
Author: Transfer, Adoption, and Diffusion of Technology for Small and Cottage Industries
Author: Rizwanul IslamPublisher: International Labour Organization
ISBN: 9789221085584
Category : Cottage industries
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
Articles; annex presents the Proceedings of the International Seminar on Transfer of Technology for SCIs Amongst Developing Countries, held at New Delhi in May 1990.
Coconut Genetic Resources
Author: Pons BatugalPublisher: Bioversity International
ISBN: 9290436298
Category : Coconut
Languages : en
Pages : 797
Book Description
Knowledge and Technology Transfer for Plant Pathology
Author: Nigel HardwickPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1402089341
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
This book contains fuller versions of the papers and posters presented in the Knowledge and Technology Transfer and Teaching Plant Pathology sessions at the 9th International Congress of Plant Pathology held in Turin, Italy in 2008. Communication is an essential area for plant pathologists and it is not just the publication of results in the scientific press that is important. In a world where there is a major shortage of food and where a significant amount of it is destroyed by pests and diseases before it ever reaches the consumer, it is important to provide support to those who produce the food in order to reduce the losses. Reducing crop losses not only has an impact on health, but also wealth and, therefore, the ability to survive. With an ever-increasing demand on food supplies due to increases in population, and changes in life-style associated with rising incomes in certain parts of the world, plant pathologists have a pivotal role to play in contributing to global food security. Aspects of crop protection have lost favour with the general public because of concerns about environmental pollution and genetic modification of crops. This has had a ‘knock on’ effect in the recruitment and training of crop protectionist in g- eral and a concomitant impact on courses available at universities. However, it has never been more important to train people with good communication skills and an ability to solve problems to tackle the complexities of pathogen and plant interactions.