Free ebook on diseases
Pumpkin Cultivation and Post Harvest Handling.pdf
Cucurbita maxima (pumpkin) is believed to have originated in South America, while the other species became differentiated in the southern U.S.A, Mexico and Central America. Pumpkins are now grown all over the world with the exception of Antarctica.
Watermelon Cultivation and Post Harvest Handling.pdf
Watermelon (Citrullus lantatus) belongs to the family Cucurbitaceae which includes squash, pumpkin and cucumber. It is a popular dessert vegetable, with year round availability.
Sweet Potato Cultivation and Post Harvest Handling.pdf
The sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L. (LamK) seemed to have originated in Tropical America, but, the exact location is not known. This crop is now grown throughout the tropics for its edible tubers, which are an important food source in many countries. Guyana is one of the tropical countries in which sweet potato is cultivated. The Regions of highest production in Guyana, are Regions 3, 4, and 9, but it is also grown in Regions 2, 5 and 6.
Cultivation of Mango in Guyana and Post Harvest Handling.pdf
The mango (Mangifera indica), which belongs to the family Anacardiaceae is one of the most important fruit crops in Guyana. Mangoes vary in colour (greenish, greenish-yellow, yellow, red, orange and purple) and shape (nearly round, oval and ovoid-oblong).
Cultivation of Hybrid Papaya & Post Harvest Handling.pdf
Papaya (Carica papaya) is a quick growing perennial tree-like plant that is fast becoming a major crop in Guyana with huge potentials for export.. It is a popular fruit in Guyana available throughout the year. Hybrid papaya trees begin to produce fruits within nine months after transplanting depending on the cultivar, production practices and weather conditions.

