Author: Grist, D.H.
Title: Rice.
Description: Tropical Agriculture Series. Longman. London 1986 6th edition. Black cloth boards. 599pp illustrated 8vo. 1.0kg. VG+ condition in matching dustwrapper. ISBN: 9780582404038 Outlines the history and origin of rice and discusses climate, soil, and the water regimes suited to the crop. The characteristics of the plant, rice varieties and their improvement are described in detail. Other chapters are devoted to cultivation methods, fertilisation, weeds, pests, diseases, storage, milling, nutritional value and economics. Fish production in paddy fields is also dealt with, covering an important source of protein for the smallholder. Covers of course all areas of Africa where rice is a crop.

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