Description
This book covers an overview of durian cultivation in Malaysia, the Malaysian durian varieties, site selection, pre-planting operation, planting and post planting care, nutrition management, irrigation and drainage, disease control and management, pest control and management, weeds and shrub control, flower and fruit management, harvesting and post-harvest handling, and marketing and export. Over 100 photographs on durian varieties and other topics are included in the book to help readers understand better. Tables, charts and figures are also included for clear understanding of the topics presented. The coverage on site selection, irrigation and drainage for durian orchard is considered extensive and rarely covered in detail by other books on durian. This book is a useful guide for everybody interested in durian cultivation.