Tropical crops.
Kenya, Ministry of Agriculture: Annual Report of the Scientific Research Division 1972. : 362 pp.
Abstract : Annona spp.: Grafting; and cv. trials. Bananas: Fertilizer trials; cv. trials; and pruning and fertilizer trials. Coffee: Inoculation with bacteria in an attempt to induce stinkers. Guava: Air-layering. Mangoes: Grafting imported cvs; dwarf and semi-dwarf cvs; and polyembryony. Pineapples: Effect of NPK fertilizers on yield; spacing; plastic mulch in relation to NPK applications; effect of pre-planting fumigation on fruit size and yields. Sugarcane: Population studies and biological control of Aulacaspis tegalensis; sett germination and tillering of various cvs; yields of new cvs; effect of spacing on cane height; effect of planting depth on sett germination and tillering; sett size in relation to germination and tillering; selection of smut [Ustilago spp.] resistant cvs; hot water treatment of setts; selection of eye spot [Helminthosporium sacchari] resistant cvs; and irrigation.