Download or read book Organic Fruit and Vegetables from the Tropics written by United Nations Conference on Trade and Development and published by United Nations Publications. This book was released on 2003 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: General aspects of organic farming in the Tropics and Subtropics: Philosophy and principles of organic agriculture; Soil management and soil nutrition; Pest and disease management; Weed management; Seeds and planting material; Management of semi-natural habitats; Livestock husbandry; Water conservation and irrigation; Agroforestry; Conversion to organic farming; The economic performance of organic farms. Organic cultivation of fruits and vegetables: Organic fruits: citrus, guava, lychee, avocado, coconut, bananas, mango, pineaple, dates, pepper, different possible processing methods for fruits; Organic vegetables: beans, tomato, cabbage, asparagus, carrot, cucumber, aubergine, lettuce, onions, radish, spinach, sweet corn, water melon. Global market perspectives for developing countries: Organic markets by regions: North America, Europe, Asia, Organic markers in developing countries. Standards and regulations: Requirements and conditions relating to organic trade; Principles of inspection and certification of organic products.