Cassava in Caicedonia: Present status

The present situation of cassava cultivation in Caicedonia (Colombia) is studied after 8 yr cooperation between the Nat. Federation of Coffee Growers and CIAT. From an iitial 60 ha and 8 farmers in 1971, the project had developed more than 1300 ha (90 farmers) by the end of 1978. Yields have decline...

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Autores principales: Toro M., J.C., García P., S.
Formato: Informe técnico
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: International Center for Tropical Agriculture 1979
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/71765
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author Toro M., J.C.
García P., S.
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Toro M., J.C.
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description The present situation of cassava cultivation in Caicedonia (Colombia) is studied after 8 yr cooperation between the Nat. Federation of Coffee Growers and CIAT. From an iitial 60 ha and 8 farmers in 1971, the project had developed more than 1300 ha (90 farmers) by the end of 1978. Yields have declined considerably as a result of pests, diseases and continuous cropping without fertilizer. The role of the extension agent in recommending effective cultural practices is emphasized. (CIAT)
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spelling CGSpace717652025-11-05T18:16:38Z Cassava in Caicedonia: Present status Toro M., J.C. García P., S. manihot esculenta cultivation pest control productivity development starch crops The present situation of cassava cultivation in Caicedonia (Colombia) is studied after 8 yr cooperation between the Nat. Federation of Coffee Growers and CIAT. From an iitial 60 ha and 8 farmers in 1971, the project had developed more than 1300 ha (90 farmers) by the end of 1978. Yields have declined considerably as a result of pests, diseases and continuous cropping without fertilizer. The role of the extension agent in recommending effective cultural practices is emphasized. (CIAT) 1979 2016-02-29T17:12:38Z 2016-02-29T17:12:38Z Report https://hdl.handle.net/10568/71765 en Open Access application/pdf International Center for Tropical Agriculture TORO M., J.C.; GARCIA P., S. 1979. Cassava in Caicedonia: Present status. Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT), Cali, CO. 14 p.
spellingShingle manihot esculenta
cultivation
pest control
productivity
development
starch crops
Toro M., J.C.
García P., S.
Cassava in Caicedonia: Present status
title Cassava in Caicedonia: Present status
title_full Cassava in Caicedonia: Present status
title_fullStr Cassava in Caicedonia: Present status
title_full_unstemmed Cassava in Caicedonia: Present status
title_short Cassava in Caicedonia: Present status
title_sort cassava in caicedonia present status
topic manihot esculenta
cultivation
pest control
productivity
development
starch crops
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/71765
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