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The Agronomy and Economy of Important Tree Crops of the Developing World
  • Author : K.P. Prabhakaran Nair
  • Release Date : 22 April 2010
  • Publisher : Elsevier
  • Genre : Technology & Engineering
  • Pages : 368
  • ISBN 13 : 0123846781
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Book excerpt: Major tree crops contribute substantially to the economy of many developing countries on the Asian, African and Latin American continents. For example, coffee is the main revenue earner for Kenya. This book provides a comprehensive review of the agronomy, botany, taxonomy, genetics, chemistry, economics, and future global prospects of a range of crops that have great food, industrial and economic value such as cocoa, coffee, cashew, oil palm and natural rubber. Discusses the major tree crops of great economic value to the developing world The author is an eminent scientist who has won numerous awards for his work in this area

The Agronomy and Economy of Important Tree Crops of the Developing World

The Agronomy and Economy of Important Tree Crops of the Developing World

Author : K.P. Prabhakaran Nair
Publisher : Elsevier
Genre : Technology & Engineering
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Major tree crops contribute substantially to the economy of many developing countries on the Asian, African and Latin American continents. For example, coffee is the main revenue earner for Kenya. This book provides a comprehensive review of the agronomy, botany, taxonomy, genetics, chemistry, economics, and future global prospects of a ...

Sustainable Agriculture for Climate Change Adaptation

Sustainable Agriculture for Climate Change Adaptation

Author : Kathy Lewis,Douglas Warner
Publisher : MDPI
Genre : Science
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The Anthropocene, the time of humans. Never has human influence on the functioning of the planet been greater or in more urgent need of mitigation. Climate change, the accelerated warming of the planet’s surface attributed to human activities, is now at the forefront of global politics. The agriculture sector ...

Food and Human Responses

Food and Human Responses

Author : Kodoth Prabhakaran Nair
Publisher : Springer Nature
Genre : Technology & Engineering
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This book discusses the role of food and the human nutrition-behavior interface. Food makes us what we are, but in addition to providing adequate nutrition, does it influence behavior? This book looks at this critical question from various angles and considers different concepts and approaches to food, nutrition and well-being. ...

Tea sector review Azerbaijan

Tea sector review Azerbaijan

Author : Prikhodko, D., Sterk, B., Sokolova, A., Monzini, J., Snell, J.
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Genre : Political Science
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This study was produced under an FAO-EBRD Cooperation project on reviewing the development potential of the tea sectors of Azerbaijan and Georgia. As a result of the joint research in the two countries carried out as part of the project, a similar separate review of the Georgian tea sector was ...

Advanced Manufacturing Systems and Innovative Product Design

Advanced Manufacturing Systems and Innovative Product Design

Author : B. B. V. L. Deepak,D. R. K. Parhi,B. B. Biswal
Publisher : Springer Nature
Genre : Technology & Engineering
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This book comprises select papers presented at the Conference on Innovative Product Design and Intelligent Manufacturing System (IPDIMS 2020). The book discusses the latest methods and advanced tools from different areas of design and manufacturing technology. The main topics covered include design methodologies, industry 4.0, smart manufacturing, and advances in robotics among ...

The Coconut

The Coconut

Author : N Madhavan Nayar
Publisher : Academic Press
Genre : Technology & Engineering
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The Coconut: Phylogeny, Origins, and Spread comprehensively covers the botany, phylogeny, origins, and spread of the coconut palm. The coconut is used primarily for its oil, fiber, and as an article of food, including its tender-nut water. Until the 1950s, coconut oil used to rank first in the world in ...

Encyclopedia of Applied Plant Sciences

Encyclopedia of Applied Plant Sciences

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Academic Press
Genre : Science
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Encyclopedia of Applied Plant Sciences, Second Edition presents both foundational and applied information on plants used by humans as sources of food, raw materials, and amenity purposes. It highlights how the underlying science and information links through to applications in practical situations. Since the last edition was published, the role ...

Cocoa Production and Processing Technology

Cocoa Production and Processing Technology

Author : Emmanuel Ohene Afoakwa
Publisher : CRC Press
Genre : Science
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One of the largest food commodities exported from the developing countries to the rest of the world, cocoa has gained increasing attention on the global market—raising many questions about its quality, sustainability and traceability. Cocoa Production and Processing Technology presents detailed explanations of the technologies that could be employed ...

Chocolate Science and Technology

Chocolate Science and Technology

Author : Emmanuel Ohene Afoakwa
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Genre : Technology & Engineering
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This second edition provides information on recent advances in the science and technology of chocolate manufacture and the entire international cocoa industry. It provides detailed review on a wide range of topics including cocoa production, cocoa and chocolate manufacturing operations, sensory perception of chocolate quality, flavour release and perception, sugar ...

Climate Smart Food

Climate Smart Food

Author : Dave Reay
Publisher : Springer
Genre : Agriculture
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This open access book asks just how climate-smart our food really is. It follows an average day's worth of food and drink to see where it comes from, how far it travels, and the carbon price we all pay for it. From our breakfast tea and toast, through breaktime chocolate ...

Food Aroma Evolution

Food Aroma Evolution

Author : Matteo Bordiga,Leo M.L. Nollet
Publisher : CRC Press
Genre : Cooking
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Of the five senses, smell is the most direct and food aromas are the key drivers of our flavor experience. They are crucial for the synergy of food and drinks. Up to 80% of what we call taste is actually aroma. Food Aroma Evolution: During Food Processing, Cooking, and Aging focuses ...

Encyclopedia of Food and Health

Encyclopedia of Food and Health

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Academic Press
Genre : Technology & Engineering
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The Encyclopedia of Food and Health provides users with a solid bridge of current and accurate information spanning food production and processing, from distribution and consumption to health effects. The Encyclopedia comprises five volumes, each containing comprehensive, thorough coverage, and a writing style that is succinct and straightforward. Users will ...

Trends in Sustainable Chocolate Production

Trends in Sustainable Chocolate Production

Author : Charis M. Galanakis
Publisher : Springer Nature
Genre : Agriculture
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Chocolate is consumed by people of all ages in all segments of society throughout the world. However, recent changes in legislative frameworks, environmental concerns and increasing attention towards sustainability have stimulated the chocolate industry to reconsider their management policy. Current books in the market cover chocolate manufacture without taking into ...