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BL 34D - Crop Ecology

Semester 1 1999-2000


FORMAT FOR CROP REPORT

Taxonomy Current correct - full scientific name, including authority and bibliographic information. (Reminder) Family assignment. All synonyms of all types. Common names, including language variants.
Origin and Evolution Geographical origin, Time of domestication. Hybrid? Polyploid? etc.
Genetics Diploid number(s); breeding system; breeding strategies; any gene transfer by molecular breeding (and purpose); any other genetical information
Ecology Biotic - Pollinator(s); Disperser(s); mycorrhiza formation; etc.
Climatic - including photoperiodic or vernalisation requirements.
Edaphic e.g. calcicole or calcifuge
Uses Elsewhere Barbados
Indicate if particular cultivars are grown for canning, freezing etc.
Cultivars grown Elsewhere Barbados
Include reasons for selection and non-use. Seasonal preferences etc.
Cultivation practices Elsewhere Barbados
 

 

Land preparation  

 

Fertilizer use
Irrigation
Pests List of those elsewhere in Barbados
Control measures for each by location
Diseases List of those elsewhere in Barbados
Control measures for each by location
Production constraints Elsewhere Barbados
General conclusions  
References Alphabetical list of all references cited in the text - standard format
Bibliography Alphabetical list of references consulted but not cited
Appendix An organised list of consultations - names, organisation, short address

Word limit:- 5000 (not including figures, tables or references) typed (Word processed).

In addition to a printed copy, each group should provide a disc containing their WordPerfect, or Word file, and any SigmaPlot or other files.

Deadline:- Friday 3 December 1999

This page last updated 16 November 1999