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A Report on the Sugar Cane Mosaic Situation in February, 1924 at Soledad, Cuba

A Report on the Sugar Cane Mosaic Situation in February, 1924 at Soledad, Cuba

Edward M. East / William H. Weston

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Tradd Street Press
Año de edición:
2026
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Agronomía y producción agrícola
ISBN:
9781025947280
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'A Report on the Sugar Cane Mosaic Situation in February, 1924 at Soledad, Cuba' provides a detailed scientific analysis of a critical agricultural challenge facing the sugar industry in the early 20th century. Authored by experts Edward M. East and William H. Weston, this work examines the prevalence and impact of mosaic disease, a viral affliction that threatened the productivity of sugar cane plantations. The report offers a focused look at the botanical and pathological conditions in Soledad, Cuba, documenting the state of the crops and the efficacy of various control measures during a pivotal moment for tropical agriculture. Through rigorous observation and data collection, East and Weston provide insights into the transmission of the disease and the genetic resistance of different cane varieties. This study represents an important contribution to the field of plant pathology, reflecting the efforts between scientific researchers and agricultural producers to safeguard essential food crops. It remains a valuable historical resource for those interested in the history of agricultural science, the development of disease management strategies in tropical climates, and the economic history of the Caribbean sugar industry.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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