Technical Publications - Crops

CROPS

Fruits

    Chin M, Rhodes L and Tennant P. 2008. Outbreak of papaya ringspot virus in papaya orchards in St Kitts. Plant Pathology 57: 767  http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/120835324/abstract 
       This is first confirmed report of papaya ringspot virus in St Kitts

    Hoy M A, Jeyaprakash A and Clarke-Harris D*. 2007. Fortuitous establishment of Lipolexis oregmae (Hymenoptera: Aphidiidae) in Jamaica as a natural enemy of the brown citrus aphid: molecular and field analysis. Florida Entomologist 90: 271-273
    *CARDI, Jamaica

    Hoy M, Jeyaprakash A, Clarke-Harris D and Rhodes L. 2007. Molecular and field analyses of the fortuitous establishment of Lipolexis oregmae (Hymerioptera Aphidiidae) in Jamaica as a natural enemy of the brown citrus aphid. Biological Control and Technology 17: 473-482

    Robin, G (comp.). 2001. Julie mango in the Eastern Caribbean: a comprehensive manual. St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago: Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute. ISBN: 976-617-009-6. PSC #: DO/001/01

    • Publication of this document was made possible through the kind courtesy of the Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA). Partial Contents: Marketing by A Satney, A Iton and D Lafond. Varietal characteristics by G Robin. Nursery management by I Mossak, J Blandford and G Robin. Care of the bearing orchard by I Mossak, G Robin, M James and O Yoel. Pest management by L Rhodes and C Pierre. Disease management by R McDonald, S Jones and J Pennycooke. Harvesting and postharvest handling by D Crucefix, A McIntyre and R Pilgrim. Processing by C Bellot and L Packer. Economics J Packham and G Robin.

    Robin G, St Luce M and Pilgrim R. 2007. Pineapple production in Dominica: a guide for sustainable production. St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago: Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute. PSC #: DO/003/04

    • Written for Nature Island Pineapple Producers Association (NIPPA), Dominica.
      Partial Contents: Varieties. Land preparation. Plant materials. Fertilizer use and application. Weed control. Pests and their management. Diseases. Important considerations for pesticide use. Artificial flower induction. Harvesting and post-harvest handling. Pack house operations for export. Highlights of CARDI research

    Robin G C, Chamberlain H C and Crucefix D N. 2000. Plantain for export from the Eastern Caribbean: production and marketing manual. St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago: Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute.
    ISBN: 976-617-006-1.

    • Publication of this document was made possible through the kind courtesy of the Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA). Partial Contents: Quality. Choice of Variety. Agro-Ecological Requirements. Establishment. Cultural Practices. Harvesting. Packing. Cost of Production

    Hot Peppers

    Adams H and Mohammed K. 2008. A catalogue of commercial hot pepper landraces of Trinidad and Tobago. St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago: Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute. ISBN: 978-976-617-0141. PSC #: TT/001/08. More

    Adams H, Umaharan P, Brathwaite R and Mohammed K. 2007. Hot pepper production manual for Trinidad and Tobago: an output of the CARDI project “Improving the hot pepper industry of Trinidad and Tobago. St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago: Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute. PSC #: TT/001/06. More

    • Contents: Planning production. Choice of varieties. Field and soil preparation. Seedling preparation. Crop care. Disease management. Fertility management. Harvest and post harvest operations. Financial analyses

    CARDI and Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation. 2003. Regional analysis of the hot pepper industry. St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago: Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute.

    • Presents detailed analysis of hot pepper industry, and results of hot pepper focus group discussions for each of the following countries: Antigua, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Jamaica, St. Lucia, Trinidad and Tobago. Includes summary of priority projects identified by stakeholders in each country.

    Iton A and Mohammed A. 2007. Marketing of Trinidad and Tobago’s hot peppers. St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago: Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute.

    Roberts C, Adams H and Mohammed K. [2008]. Hot pepper seed production. St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago: Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute. Brochure

    • Contents: CARDI Green hot pepper cultivar. Development of an improved hot pepper variety “ West Indies Red”. More

    Root Crops

    Dasheen

    Robin G C. 2000. Guide to producing and handling export quality dasheen in the OECS. St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago: Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute.

    Sweet Potato

    Jackson D M, Lawrence J*, Dalip K M*, Chung P, Clarke-Harris D*, Bohac J R, Tolin S, Edwards, C and Seal D R. 2003. The sweet potato leaf beetle, Typophorus nigritus viridicyaneus (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), an emerging pest in Jamaica: distribution and host plant resistance. Tropical Agriculture (Trinidad) 80: 235-242
    * CARDI

    Yam

    Simpson L and Lauckner B. 2005. Report on the survey of selected farms in Jamaica to determine any relationship between farming practices and levels of cadmium in yams. Mona, Jamaica: Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute.

    Vegetables

    CARDI. [2006]. Integrated pest management. Tips on managing major pests in cabbage fields. [Jamaica]: Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute. PSC#: JA/024/06. Leaflet. Output of IPM CRSP project.

    CARDI. [2006]. Post harvest treatment of callaloo - an important component of IPM. Jamaica: Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute. PSC#: JA/023/06. Leaflet. Output of IPM CRSP project.

    CARDI. 2005. Supplying the hospitality sector with vegetables and seasonings in St. Vincent and the Grenadines: a preliminary investigation. St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago: Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute

    CARDI. [2006]. Tips on scouting callaloo fields for worms integrated pest management. [Jamaica]: Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute. PSC#: JA/017/06. Leaflet. Output of IPM CRSP project.

    CARDI. [2006]. Tips to help control pests in callaloo fields: integrated pest management. [Jamaica]: Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute. PSC#: JA/018/06. Leaflet. Output of IPM CRSP project.

    Clarke-Harris D O and Fleischer J S. 2003 Sequential sampling and biorational chemistries for management of lepidopteran pests of vegetable amaranth in the Caribbean. Journal of Economic Entomology 96: 798-804

    Other Crops

    Buckmire K U. 1992. Nutmeg production in Grenada. CARDI Technical Bulletin No. 20. St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago: Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute

    McCook G, Dalip K, Jones D, Pitterson P and Webb F. 2005. Training manual: biological control of the coffee berry borer. Mona, Jamaica: Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute

    Myrie W A, *Paulraj L, Dollet M, Wray D, Been B O and McLauglin W. 2006. First report of lethal yellowing disease of coconut palms caused by phytoplasma on Nevis island. Plant Disease 90:834
    * CARDI, Barbados

    Paulraj L. 2005. Sugarcane joint infestation survey 2004-2005 crop. Barbados: Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute.

    Pests & Pest Management

    General

    CARDI. [2006]. Reinstating callaloo to the USDA APHIS preclearance list in Jamaica. [Jamaica: Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute].

    PSC#: JA/015/06. Leaflet. Output of IPM CRSP project.

    Clarke-Harris D O. 2006. Peppers, ports and pest tracking. ICT update July: 8-9.

    Integrated Pest Management – general

    CARDI. [2006]. IPM CRSP technology transfer activities in Trinidad. [Jamaica: Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute]. PSC#: JA/015/06. Leaflet. Output of IPM CRSP project.

    Lawrence J, Tolin S, Edwards C, Fleischer S, Jackson M, Clarke-Harris D*, McDonald S, Dalip K* and Chung P. 2005. Developing IPM packages in the Caribbean. IN Norton, G W, Heinrichs E A, Luther G C and Irwin M E (eds). Globalizing Integrated Pest Management: a participatory research process. Oxford: Blackwell Publishing, pp. 95-119
    *CARDI

    Hibiscus Mealybug

    Gautam R D. 1996. Multiplication and use of exotic coccinellids: technical manual. St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago: Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute.

    Gautam R D, Pilgrim R N and Stewart V E. 2000. The Pink Mealybug: protocols for the protection of agricultural production and trade: the systems approach (SA): production and trade manual. St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago: Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute.

    Other Pests

    For information on other pests, please refer to the crops listed in the Technical Publications section

    Plant Pathology

    Paulraj L. 2008. ELISA technique training manual. Bridgetown, Barbados: Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute.
    Enzyme Linked Immuno-assay (ELISA); Moko disease