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Achieving Sustainable Cultivation of Bananas Volume 3 - Diseases and Pests (Hardcover): André Drenth, Gert Kema Achieving Sustainable Cultivation of Bananas Volume 3 - Diseases and Pests (Hardcover)
André Drenth, Gert Kema; Contributions by Jean Carlier, Mauricio Guzmán, André Drenth, …
R5,174 Discovery Miles 51 740 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Bananas are a key food source for millions, whilst their production supports the livelihood of farmers across the globe. However, recent research has identified the vulnerability of particular banana varieties to major pests and diseases, such as the threat of Tropical Race 4 (Panama disease) to the Cavendish variety. With the banana industry under threat of extinction, more research is required into understanding the biology of the pests and diseases that pose this threat so that more effective management strategies can be developed and the risk of future outbreaks reduced. Achieving sustainable cultivation of bananas Volume 3: Diseases and pests provides a comprehensive review of the major pests and diseases affecting global banana production including Tropical Race 4, black Sigatoka, banana streak virus, root knot nematodes, weevil borer and thrips. The collection explores existing methods for pest/disease diagnosis and identification, as well as current management strategies used to control and/or prevent outbreaks, such as cultural, chemical and biological control methods, the development of disease resistant cultivars and integrated pest and disease management.

Agro-Ecological Intensification of Agricultural Systems in the African Highlands (Hardcover, New): Bernard Vanlauwe, Piet Van... Agro-Ecological Intensification of Agricultural Systems in the African Highlands (Hardcover, New)
Bernard Vanlauwe, Piet Van Asten, Guy Blomme
R4,182 Discovery Miles 41 820 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

There is an urgent need to increase agricultural productivity in sub-Saharan Africa in a sustainable and economically-viable manner. Transforming risk-averse smallholders into business-oriented producers that invest in producing surplus food for sale provides a formidable challenge, both from a technological and socio-political perspective. This book addresses the issue of agricultural intensification in the humid highland areas of Africa - regions with relatively good agricultural potential, but where the scarce land resources are increasingly under pressure from the growing population and from climate change. In addition to introductory and synthesis chapters, the book focuses on four themes: system components required for agricultural intensification; the integration of components at the system level; drivers for adoption of technologies towards intensification; and the dissemination of complex knowledge. It provides case studies of improved crop and soil management for staple crops such as cassava and bananas, as well as examples of how the livelihoods of rural people can be improved. The book provides a valuable resource for researchers, development actors, students and policy makers in agricultural systems and economics and in international development. It highlights and addresses key challenges and opportunities that exist for sustainable agricultural intensification in the humid highlands of sub-Saharan Africa.

Banana Systems in the Humid Highlands of Sub-Saharan Africa - Enhancing Resilience and Productivity (Hardcover, New): Idja... Banana Systems in the Humid Highlands of Sub-Saharan Africa - Enhancing Resilience and Productivity (Hardcover, New)
Idja Sikyolo, Joseph Adheka, Muller Kamira; Edited by Guy Blomme; Contributions by Francois Iradukunda, …
R2,971 Discovery Miles 29 710 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

"Banana Systems in the Humid Highlands of Sub-Saharan Africa: Enhancing Resilience and Productivity" addresses issues related to agricultural intensification in the (sub)humid highland areas of Africa, based on research carried out in the Great Lakes Region by the Consortium for Improving Agriculture-based Livelihoods in Central Africa (CIALCA). This book is a valuable resource for researchers, students and policymakers in agricultural economics and international development, covering agronomic, economic, policy, extension, and communication dimensions.

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