Bananas and plantains are major fruit crops in the tropics and subtropics, making a vital contribution to the economies of many countries. In the last 15 years,...
This book provides an accessible review of the scientific principles of banana production and relates these to field practices. This revised and updated edition...
Effective implementation of predictive maintenance programs in power plants requires the online condition monitoring of electrical generators. This book offers ...
Papaya (Carica papaya) is an important and widely-cultivated tropical fruit, grown in more than 60 countries of the world. Global papaya production has grown si...
The book addresses and documents farmers' risks in developing and emerging economies. It draws lessons from experimental economics on measuring risk preferences...