TANNIA (XANTHOSOMA SPP) PRODUCTION SYSTEMS IN THE WINDWARD ISLANDS

H. Adams, A. Clarke, G. Browne and Pattanjalidial

No 261442, 21st Annual Meeting, September 8-13, 1985, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago from Caribbean Food Crops Society

Abstract: From a survey of tannia [Xenthosoms spp.) production systems in Dominica, Grenada, St. Lucia and St. Vincent conducted by the CARDI/EDF: Ariods/ArrowlOot Project a description of existing production practices is given and comparisons made between the islands. The major constraints identified were tannia rapid yellowing disease, weed control and limited availability of sufficient planting material. Areas requiring further research are identified. ----- Del estudio de sistemas de produccid'n en las islas de Dominica, Grenada, St. Vincent y St. Lucia, llevado a cabo por Ie institifto CARDI/EDF: Proyecto 'Aroideo/Maranta', darnos una descripcidn y a la vez hacemos una comparacion, de las practicas de produccion de las islas rnencionadas. Las mayores dificultadas encontradas fueron, la enfermedad del Amarillamiento rapido del Xanthosoma spp., el control de hierbas y la disponibilidad limitada de suficiente material de cultivo. Tambien se identifican las areas que requieren una investigaci6n mas extensiva.

Keywords: Crop Production/Industries; Research and Development/Tech Change/Emerging Technologies (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 5
Date: 1985-09-08
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.261442

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