Fomento e Industrializacion del Algarrobo (Promotion and Industrialization of Carob)

摘要

The report contains the following subjects: Carob origin and distribution; carob production in Ecuador; taxonomic classification; agronomic characteristics; plant physiology; fruit characteristics; natural conditions (climate, soil) for plant growth; implementation of a forestation plan; production methods; propagation techniques; precultivation; site selection, propagation; sowing; orchard maintenance; harvest; industrial possibilities; carob syrup (composition and production); carob as a substitute for cocoa powder, etc.