Excerpt from Insect and Other Animal Pests of Cinchona and Their Control in Puerto Rico
Earthworms. - Earthworms of undetermined species have some times caused trouble ih nursery beds made of forest duff, a spongy, friable, humus material matted with tree roots. The worms impeded drainage and aeration by rapidly breaking down the organic matter in the duff and bringing up into the mixture large quantities of soil. Beds built over subsoil tended to remain uninfested for a much longer period than those built over topsoil. Damage was overcome to some extent by removing the topsoil before constructing the bed (7, p.
Cats - Wild house cats frequently do a great deal of damage in seedbeds and freshly prepared and planted nursery beds by scratching around in the loose planting medium. For complete protection it has been necessary to enclose the beds in wire netting.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book provides an in-depth overview of pests and diseases affecting Cinchona, also known as the quinine tree. The text discusses the importance of these trees as a source of antimalarial medication. Moreover, the author has included sections on the history of Cinchona cultivation in Puerto Rico along with the various insects and other pests that have historically affected the growth of these trees. The author also offers practical methods to control these pests and diseases, ensuring a successful harvest. The author's insights and research are highly valuable to anyone cultivating Cinchona and offer potential solutions to challenges faced by those seeking to maximize the yield of these trees. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780266082750_0
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