Cacao Culture in the Philippines by William Scrugham Lyon
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"Cacao Culture in the Philippines" by William Scrugham Lyon is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book serves as a comprehensive guide on the cultivation of cacao in the Philippines, focusing on the ideal conditions, methods of planting, care, and the economic prospects associated with cacao farming in the Archipelago. In "Cacao Culture in the Philippines," Lyon meticulously outlines the critical aspects of cacao cultivation, including the selection
of sites and soils, the significance of climate, and various agricultural techniques necessary for successful cacao farming. He discusses prerequisites such as proper drainage, the benefits of specific cacao varieties like Criollo and Forastero, and effective pruning methods to maximize yield. Additionally, Lyon emphasizes the importance of managing pests and diseases that affect cacao trees and provides estimates on costs and revenues, making a case for cacao as a potentially profitable agricultural venture for planters in the region. The document serves not only as an agricultural manual but also as a thesis on the economic viability of cacao cultivation in the Philippine context. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Lyon, William Scrugham, 1852-1916 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | agr12000704 |
| Title | Cacao Culture in the Philippines |
| Credits |
Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net/ for project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 53.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | S: Agriculture |
| Subject | Cacao |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 33921 |
| Release Date | Oct 16, 2010 |
| Last Update | Dec 26, 2022 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 392 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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