1996-01-01 This book contains an overview of 64 fruit species in a nutshell: each fruit crop is described giving information on major producing countries, uses, nutritional values, origin, vegetative and reproductive traits, pollination, cultivars, ecological requirements, propagation, planting and care,...
1984-01-01 An evaluation of the environmental aspects of fruit trees in agroforestry reveals that there can be significant advantages of soil improvment, microclimatic amelioration and environmental protection in fruit tree-based agroforestry systems.
1984-01-01 This book providesuseful information on the production of a wide range of tropical tree fruits that grow in Australia. 225 pages, illustrations, photos
1982-05-19 Judging by the response to comments about tropical fruit trees in the last E D Notes, many of you are including tropical fruit trees in you development efforts. I have used the FAO book Propagation of Tropical Fruit Trees to answer several of your questions.
1980-01-01 The subtropical climate of peninsular Florida is ideal for the growth of hundreds of exotic tropical plants. Among these is a good selection of tropical and subtropical trees known for their edible fruits. This book is aimed at the Florida homeowner who would like to grow some og these exotic...
Noni is an evergreen shrub or small tree growing to 10 m in height. It is mainly used for medicinal purposes although the unpleasant smelling fruit is sometimes eaten.Noni is tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions and does well in shaded areas.
2011-01-20 Over the past 30 plus years that we have been working with small-scale farmers in Central Africa, we have enjoyed the wonderful lushness of its forests, savannahs, and rivers. In addition, we have been privileged to get to know some of the many people groups, with their different cultures and...