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Better Farming Series 25 The Rubber Tree 7
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[edit] Better Farming Series 25 The Rubber Tree (FAO - INADES, 1977, 31 p.)
[edit] Suggested question paper
FILL IN THE MISSING WORDS
In the bark of the rubber tree there is a liquid called
The place where you sow the seeds to make them germinate is called
For grafting, you use a
The terraces must be made on the
To disbud means
The disease which makes the roots rot is called
Between the wood and the bark there is a layer which cannot be seen with the naked eye; it is called .
The little tubes that produce latex are called
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS
Why are rubber trees grown?
How do you prepare the young plant (the stock) which is to take the scion? Make a drawing.
How do you take the scion? Make drawings.
How do you make the holes before planting the young trees in the plantation?
How do you protect the trees against white root rot? How do you start the tapping? How do you harvest the latex?
